| History Major | Political Science Major | Minor In History |
| Minor In Political Science |
| Major In History With An Emphasis In Intelligence Analysis And Research (IAR) |
| History Major With A Pre-Law Emphasis |
| Political Science Major With An Emphasis In Criminal Justice |
| Political Science Major With An Emphasis In Public Administration |
| Major In Political Science With An Emphasis In International Studies |
| Minor In Political Science With An Emphasis In International Relations/Studies |
| Adolescent To Young Adult License (Gr.7-12) & Major In Integrated Social Studies |
| Area Of Concentration In Social Studies For Middle Childhood License (Gr.4-9) |

The study of history and political science offers students the opportunity to learn about a variety of cultural, political and economic developments throughout the world and in our own society. The program offers a major in history or political science, as well as a minor in both fields.

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HISTORY MAJOR

39 Credits
Goals:
The history major requires the student to analyze the social, political and economic culture of the world civilizations. It focuses on cultivating and refining critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills. The program prepares students for careers in high school and elementary education as well as graduate studies in history, law, library science, policy studies, intelligence research and analysis and certain fields within the private sector.

Requirements:
HI 110 Western Cultures from 1500
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
HI 450 Senior Research Seminar
EN 210 Critical Writing
HI 495 Cooperative Education Project

An additional eighteen (18) credits in history are required. Six credits (6) credits must be completed in political science. Three (3) of the eighteen (18) credits in history must be from the following courses. HI 210, HI 330, HI 332, HI 333, HI 334.

A student who desires to do so may also declare an area of special interest within the History major. These areas of special interest include U.S. History, European History or Non-Western History. Students will complete 12 hours of coursework in the area of special interest as well as completing the other requirements for the major.

Outstanding students with a major or minor in History may be inducted into the Omicron Iota chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honorary society.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

42 Credits
Goals:
The political science major requires students to appreciate, comprehend and critique political systems of underdeveloped, developing and developed countries. Emphasis is placed on the development, implementation and evaluation of policy at the local, national and international level. The program prepares students for graduate work in political science, law and policy studies as well as for work in politics, government, and certain fields within the private sector. It cultivates and refines the student’s research, reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Requirements:
Core Courses
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 210 State and Local Government and Politics
PO 220 Introduction to Political Thought
PO 350 Introduction to Social Science Research
PO 450 Senior Research Seminar
PO 495 Senior Practicum

American Politics
Two of the following:
PO 315 Supreme Court and Constitutional Law
PO 317 American Presidency and Congress
PO 340 American Political Parties and
Interest Groups
PO 345 Politics and the Media

Comparative Politics/International Relations
Two of the following:
PO 311 Comparative Politics
PO 312 International Relations
PO/HI 410 American Diplomacy
PO 411 International Law

Public Policy/Public Administration
One of the following:
PO 313 Public Policy in America
PO 325 Public Administration: Concepts
and Practices
NR 410 Health Care Policy

An additional nine (9) credits in political science is required.

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MINOR IN HISTORY

18 Credits
Requirements:
HI 110 Western Cultures from 1500
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
EN 210 Critical Writing

An additional nine (9) credits in upper level history courses are required for completion of the program. Three (3) credits must be in a non-European and non-American content area.

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MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

21 Credits
Requirements:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 210 State and Local Government and Politics
PO 220 Introduction to Political Thought
PO 350 Introduction to Social Science Research

An additional nine (9) credits (one selection from each subfield) are required for completion of the minor in Political Science.

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MAJOR IN HISTORY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH (IAR)

The program in intelligence analysis and research (IAR) is a multidisciplinary concentration within the History and Political Science Department that has been designed to give students the necessary background that will enable them to pursue careers as research or intelligence analysts in government agencies or in private enterprise. Analysts who do this kind of work, whether it be related to national security, the investigation of criminal activities, or competitive business intelligence, prepare assessments based on the collection, correlation and analysis of intelligence data. The goal of the IAR program is to prepare qualified graduates for entry-level positions and to bring with them the following skills:

• A broad understanding of world and American history

• A knowledge of comparative governments and political philosophies

• The ability to produce written and oral reports and assessments based on research, correlation, and analysis

• A reading competency in a foreign language

• A familiarity with computer operations and database management

• A general understanding of statistical techniques

Intelligence Analysis and Research
Emphasis Requirements:
Students who seek admission to the IAR program must apply to the program director, submit a writing sample, and successfully complete an interview by the selection committee. Students must be aware that future employment requires intensive background investigations, and any conduct that is deemed to be significantly unethical, illegal, or unprofessional may result in the failure of that student to gain employment in the field regardless of his/her academic record.

To be recommended for graduation the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses. Courses required for completion of the emphasis may not be taken pass-fail basis. A departmental review and assessment of the academic progress of all students enrolled in the program will take place at the conclusion of each academic year. Students whose GPA falls below the minimum standard of 3.0, or who exhibit behavior that is not conducive to ensuring employment in this field will be placed on probation or disenrolled from the program, depending on the outcome of the review.

Course Requirements:

History Core:
HI 110 Western Civilization after 1500
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
EN 210 Critical Writing
HI 450 Senior Research Project
HI 495 Cooperative Education

Coursework for completion of program:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
EC 202 Macroeconomics
PO 311 Comparative Politics
PO 312 International Relations
HI 410 American Foreign Policy

Plus one course in non-western history (HI 330, 331, 332, 333, 336)
IP 150 Introduction to Intelligence
IP 250 Methods of Research and Analysis
IP 253 Writing for Intelligence
IP 350 Terrorism
IP 351 Competitive Intelligence
IP 352 Methods of Financial Investigation and Research
IP 353 Intelligence and National Security
IP 452 Strategic Intelligence
IP 455 Advanced Research and Analysis
Plus 12 credits in a foreign language

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HISTORY MAJOR WITH A PRE-LAW EMPHASIS

Students interested in preparing for law school are wise to choose a rigorous History major which will help develop exceptional strength in critical reading and writing, logical reasoning, analytical thought, research skills, and moral responsibility to oneself and others. Because there is no specific pre-law major, students are encouraged to establish regular communication with an academic advisor as soon as possible in order to ensure the best possible preparation through course work, cooperative education, advising, and preprofessional testing.

Requirements:
History:
HI 110 Western Cultures from 1500 .
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
HI 450 Senior Research Seminar
HI 495 Cooperative Education Project
EN 210 Critical Writing

An additional eighteen (18) hours in History are required. Six (6) credits must be completed in Political Science. Three of the eighteen (18) credits in History must be from the following courses: HI 210, HI 330, HI 332, HI 333, HI 334.

Although only one social science class is required, students planning to study law need a strong background in the social sciences and the humanities. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to choose as many courses as possible from this list:

PY 201 General Psychology (highly recommended)
PY 210 Social Psychology
PY 375 Psychology of Personality
PO 111 Introduction to Politics and Government
PO 210 American Government
HI/PO 315 American Constitutional Law (highly recommended)
SO 201 Introduction to Sociology
SO 310 Social Institutions
SO 425 Conflict Management and Resolution (recommended)

Any other 300 level or higher course in literature.

The following electives are also recommended:
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
CA 374 Presentation Techniques (recommended)
BU 155, 156 Accounting Principles I and II
BU 435 Business and Government

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR WITH AN EMPHASIS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

48 Credits
The concentration in Criminal Justice is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in corrections, law enforcement, justice administration, or any of the many career paths in this area. Students will benefit from coursework that will prepare them to be leaders in the field by stressing applied problem solving and critical reasoning skills in a fast-paced, highly competitive, and rapidly changing environment. Through completion of the core requirements of the program and various electives, students will receive a well-rounded, values-based liberal arts education that will prepare them for success in the workplace or in graduate school.

This is a program with a conscience. The curriculum is consistent with the mission of the College, and is unique among similar programs for the following reasons:

1. Students will be made aware of the ethical principles of Catholic Social Justice teaching and its emphasis on the dignity of the human person.

2. Students will explore current trends and issues of criminal justice as they relate to personal, professional and global responsibility.

Core Courses in Political Science:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 210 State and Local Government and Politics
PO 220 Introduction to Political Thought
PO 350 Introduction to Social Science Research
PO 450 Senior Research Seminar
PO 495 Senior Practicum

Additional courses for completion of the program:
PO 131 American Criminal Justice
PO 235 Theory & Applied Criminology
PO 313 Public Policy in America
PO 432 Ethics in Criminal Justice

Law and Administration of Justice:
PO 331 Courts and Justice
PO 332 Criminal Law

Police Studies:
PO 333 The Role of Police in Contemporary Society

Corrections:
PO 334 Corrections in America

Crime and Society:
PO 430 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis& Planning
PO 499 Victimology

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

54 Credits
The program in public administration is an interdisciplinary concentration within the department of History and Political Science. The program is designed to give the students the necessary background that will enable them to pursue careers in public service, nonprofit organizations, and also provides a basis for subsequent graduate work in MPA (Master of Public Administration) and other professional programs. Students will take coursework from political science, business, as well as three courses from economics.

Course Requirements
Political Science Core:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 210 State and Local Government and Politics
PO 220 Introduction to Political Thought
PO 350 Introduction to Social Science Research
PO 450 Senior Research Seminar
PO 495 Senior Practicum

Political Science Coursework for Completion of the Program:
PO 313 Public Policy in America
PO 315 Supreme Court and Constitutional Law
PO 317 American Presidency and Congress
PO 325 Public Administration: Concepts
and Practices

Business Coursework for Completion of the Program:
BU 240 Management Principles
BU 341 Human Resource Management
BU 345 Organizational Behavior
BU 388 Business Ethics
BU 435 Business and Government

Economics Coursework for Completion of the Program
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 432 Public Finance

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MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

57 Credits

Political Science Requirements:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 311 Comparative Politics
PO 312 International Relations
PO 410 American Foreign Policy
PO 411 International Law
PO 450 Senior Research Project
PO 495 Cooperative Education

History
Select four courses:
HI 330 Africa: A Continental History
HI 332 The Transformation of Japan
HI 333 The Middle East: From Islam to Nationalism
HI 334 The Making of Modern China
HI 336 Latin America: A Regional History
IP 350 Terrorism

Economics Requirements:
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

Electives
Select two courses:
EC 305 Comparative Economic Systems
EC 331 Money and Banking
EC 440 International Economics
EC 442 International Finance
BU 450 International Marketing
TH 370 Religions of the World

Plus 12 hours of a foreign language or equivalent.

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MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS/STUDIES

21 Credits

Requirements:
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 311 Comparative Politics
PO 312 International Relations
PO 410 American Foreign Policy

Plus nine (9) hours from the following courses:
EC 305 Comparative Economic Systems
EC 440 International Economics
EC 442 International Finance
IP 350 Terrorism
TH 370 Religions of the World
PO 411 International Law
BU 450 International Marketing
HI 330 Africa: A Continental History
HI 332 The Transformation of Japan
HI 333 The Middle East: From Islam to Nationalism
HI 334 The Making of Modern China
HI 336 Latin America: A Regional History

Students may supplement their studies in this area with literature courses such as EN 459 and EN 460.

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ADOLESCENT TO YOUNG ADULT LICENSE (GR. 7 - 12) AND MAJOR IN INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES

54 Credits
Requirements:
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
HI 110 Western Cultures from 1500
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
PO 111 American Government and Politics
PO 210 State and Local Government and Politics
PO 311 Comparative Politics
HI 450 Senior Research Seminar

Geography:
GO 200 World Geography

American History:
Choose two from the following:
EC 304 Economic History of the United States
HI 310 From Colonies to Nation
HI 311 Forging the American Nation
HI 312 America Ascendant
HI/PO 315 American Constitutional Law
HI 410 American Diplomacy
HI 411 African-American History

European History:
Choose one from the following:
HI 320 The Classical World & the Transition
to Feudalism
HI 321 Renaissance to Revolution
HI 322 ”Isms”, Revolution and Imperial Expansion
HI 325 The Passing of the Old Order

World Civilizations:
Choose one of the following:
HI 210 Anthropology
HI 330 Africa: A Continental History
HI 332 The Transformation of Japan
HI 333 The Middle East: From Islam to Nationalism
HI 334 The Making of Modern China

American Political Development:
Choose one from the following:
EC 432 Public Finance
PO 313 Public Policy in America
PO/HI 315 American Constitutional Law

The Interconnected World:
Choose two from the following:
EC 305 Comparative Economic Systems
EC 440 International Economics
PO 312 International Relations
PO 410 American Diplomacy
PO 411 International Law

The Modern Society:
Choose one from the following:
SO 201 Introduction to Sociology
SO 222 Problems of Contemporary Society
SO 305 Minority Groups

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

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AREA OF CONCENTRATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES FOR MIDDLE CHILDHOOD LICENSE (GR. 4-9)

18 Credits
Requirements:
HI 110 Western Cultures from 1500
HI 200 Major Themes in American History
EC 100 Economics and Contemporary Issues
GO 200 Geography
PO 111 American Government and Politics
SO 201 Introduction to Sociology

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

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