Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours. 11 courses (3 or 4 hrs.) plus the capstone POL 480: Senior Seminar.
Students who double major in history and politics may count no more than two departmental cross-listed courses toward each major. Except with specific department permission, no more than three courses may be taken at any place other than at Converse, including courses taken at Wofford, may count toward the minimum hours for the major. Transfer students and those in approved study abroad programs (with prior authorization) may be given more latitude on this provision.
The major requirements are as follows:
Converse Core: Comprehensive
Introductory
American Government
Two courses from:
Public Policy, Political Process, and Political Culture
Two courses from:
International Affairs
Two courses from:
Electives
Two courses from the 200-400 level.
Internships
Internships do NOT count toward the 36 minimum credits for the degree.
Model Programs
The various Model Program classes (POL 491, 492, 493) DO NOT count toward the 36 credit requirement for the major.