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- Academic Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Catalog
- Major Requirements
- Art History Major
- Comparative Literature Major
- Computer Science Major
- Creative Writing Major
- Entrepreneurship Major
- Environmental Studies Major
- Film Studies Major
- Fine Arts Major
- Gender, Sexuality and Society Major
- Global Communications Major
- History Major
- History, Law and Society Major
- International Business Administration Major
- International and Comparative Politics Major
- International Economics Major
- International Finance Major
- Journalism Major
- Management Major
- Management Information Systems Major
- Marketing Major
- Mathematics and Computer Science Major
- Middle East Pluralities Major
- Philosophy Major
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
- Psychology Major
- Quantitative Environmental Science Major
- Minor Requirements
- Graduate Requirements
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International and Comparative Politics Major
Requirements: International and Comparative Politics Major
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 48 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO1011 | Foundations of Modern Politics | |
| PO/PL2003 | Political Philosophy | |
| PO2015 | Comparative Politics | |
| PO2031 | World Politics | |
| PO2050 | Political Analysis | |
| PO3051 | Global Political Economy | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/HI3054 | 20th Century Diplomatic History | sophomore standing |
| PO/LW3061 | International Law | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO4090 | Senior Seminar | senior standing |
Tracks are guidelines. Students select three related courses from one or two tracks, or any three courses in consultation with an icp advisor.
World Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO2012 | Introduction to Political Geography & Geopolitics | |
| PO3091 or PO4091 | Topics, if appropriate | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/PL3021 | Thinking the World: Cosmopolitanism & its Critics | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO2032 | International Institutions | |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU Russia | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3052 | Global Hotspots & Conflict Resolution | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/HI3060 | War & Peace | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/PL3076 | Kant & Hegel & Beyond | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3078 | War on Terrorism & Origins of Violence | PO1011 or junior standing |
Development & Human Rights Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO/GS2005 | The Political Economy of Developing Countries | |
| PO3091 or PO4091 | Topics, if appropriate | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/GS3024 | Politics of Human Rights | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3029 | International Relations in Asia | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | PO1011 or junior standing |
| EC/PL/ PO3037 | Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy | EC2010 + PO1011 + PO2003 |
| PO/LW3041 | International Human Rights Law | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3052 | Global Hotspots & Conflict Resolution | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | PO1011 or junior standing |
European & US Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO3091 or PO4091 | Topics, if appropriate | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3016 | Ideas of Europe | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU & Russia | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3053 | Politics in France | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3057 | Politics in Central & Eastern Europe | PO1011 or junior standing |
| PO3066 | Billionaireswatch.org |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 Writing & Criticism (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| Courses coded Type GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds | |
| Courses coded Type GE110 or GE115 | Mapping the World | |
| Courses coded GE110 or GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds & Mapping the World | |
| Math courses coded GE120 | Modeling the World: Math | |
| Science courses coded GE130 | Modeling the World: Science | co- or prerequisite: GE120 math course |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
HONORS
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above in ICP courses are eligible for departmental honors. Information on additional upper level requirements can be obtained from the Department Chair.