Department of Political Science
Box 70651 Phone: (423) 439-4217
Political Science is the study of government, politics, and public affairs in the United States and other countries, and of the relations among nations and states in the world community. The Political Science curriculum is designed to provide students with factual knowledge of these subjects and with the ability to critically analyze and evaluate competing ideologies, governmental systems, political practices, and policy proposals. The study of Political Science prepares students to be informed and engaged citizens as well as to pursue careers in law, public affairs and many other fields.
Major – Students majoring in Political Science must complete requirements for the General Education Program, both the core curriculum requirements and the requirements reinforcing academic proficiencies (see General Education Program section of this catalog). Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, either for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or the Bachelor of Science with a social and behavioral sciences concentration (B.S.). (See college of Arts and Sciences degree requirements in this catalog.) The Political Science major itself requires the completion of 36 semester credit hours.
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
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TBR General Education Requirements |
41 - 42 Credit Hours |
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ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
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ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
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Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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Mathematics* |
3 - 4 |
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Natural Science* |
8 |
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature* |
9 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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| Political Science Major Requirements | 36 Credit Hours | |||
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PSCI |
1110 |
Political Life |
3 |
| PSCI | 1120 | Introduction to American Government | 3 | |
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| PSCI | 2210 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
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| PSCI | 2220 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 | |
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| CJCR | 3444 | Microcomputers as a Research Tool | ||
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| SOAA | 3444 | Microcomputers as a Research Tool | ||
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| PSYC | 3444 | Microcomputers as a Research Tool | 3 | |
| One (1) course at or above the 3000-level in each of the five (5) sub fields indicated below: | 15 | |||
| American Politics (AP) | ||||
| Comparative Politics (CP) | ||||
| International Relations (IR) | ||||
| Political Theory (PT) | ||||
| Public Law (PL) | ||||
| Three (3) courses to be selected freely from the department's offerings | 9 | |||
| B.A. Requirements | 9 Credit Hours | |||
| Select MATH 1530, 1820, 1840, or 1910 | * | |||
| Two (2) courses of a single language at or above the 2000-level | 6 | |||
| One (1) course of Non-United States History | 3 | |||
| B.S. Requirements | 8 Credit Hours | |||
| Select MATH 1850 or 1910 | * | |||
| Science (in addition to General Education Requirements) | 8 | |||
| B.S./S.S. Requirements | 9 Credit Hours | |||
| MATH 1530* | * | |||
| Single Laboratory Science | * | |||
| Research | 9 | |||
| Minor Requirements | 18 - 27 Credit Hours | |||
| Electives | 13 - 22 Credit Hours | |||
| Total Hours Required for Degree | 120 Credit Hours | |||
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| Political Science Minor | 24 Credit Hours | |||
| PSCI | 1110 | Political Life | 3 | |
| PSCI | 1120 | Introduction to American Government | 3 | |
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| PSCI | 2210 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
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| PSCI | 2220 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 | |
| One (1) course at or above the 3000-level in any two (2) of the sub fields indicated below: | 6 | |||
| American Politics (AP) | ||||
| Comparative Politics (CP) | ||||
| International Relations (IR) | ||||
| Political Theory (PT) | ||||
| Public Law (PL) | ||||
| Three (3) courses to be selected freely from the department's offerings | 9 | |||
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| Legal Studies Minor | 21 Credit Hours | |||
| The Legal Studies Minor is a 21-credit hours interdisciplinary program which includes courses from the Departments of Political Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Communications, Management and Marketing, and Environmental Health. The program is designed for students who are interested in the legal system and the application of the law in specific areas, and it will complement a broad range of majors. | ||||
| Required Courses | 12 Credit Hours | |||
| PSCI | 3200 | Law and Judicial Process | 3 | |
| PSCI | 3230 | American Constitutional Law | 3 | |
| CJCR | 2540 | Criminal Law | 3 | |
| MGMT | 3310* | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
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| ENVH | 4000 | Public Health Law | 3 | |
| Guided Electives | 12 Credit Hours | |||
| Select any three (3) courses from the following: | ||||
| PSCI | 3205 | Constitution and Civil Liberties | 3 | |
| PSCI | 3210 | Due Process and Adjudication | 3 | |
| PSCI | 3220 | The Supreme Court | 3 | |
| CJCR | 3650 | Criminal Procedure | 3 | |
| ENVH | 4000 | Public Health Law | 3 | |
| MCOM | 4037 | Communication Law | 3 | |
| MGMT | 3310 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| MGMT | 3333 | Laws of Commercial Transactions | 3 | |
| MGMT | 4600 | Personnel Law | 3 | |
| PHIL | 4957 | Special Topics in Philosophy entitled "Philosophy of Law" | 3 | |
| *Prerequisite for MGMT 3330, 3333, and 4600 | ||||
| For advisement, see Dr. Sam W. McKinstry, Department of Political Science, 301-A Rogers-Stout Hall, (423) 439-6632, email: mckinsts@etsu.edu | ||||
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Transfer Students - Transfer students must meet the specific requirements for the major or minor and must complete at least nine credit hours and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in their courses in Political Science (see section of this catalog on transfer students for other requirements).Teacher Education - Students interested in pursuing a teacher education program for certification as a government teacher in grades 7-12 are asked to see an advisor in the Department of Political Science and the professional advisor in the College of Education in 321 Warf-Pickel Hall. Pre-Teacher Education - Declaration of Intent-All students desiring to complete a teacher edu | ||||