PLSC, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 65
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics - Macro (5) |
PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | Comparative Politics Sub- Field Course (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module II* | Political Theory & Law Sub- Field Course (5) | PLSC Elective (5 |
| Course 3 | International Politics Sub- Field Course (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | PLSC 4220, 4650, or 4360 Core Capstone (5) | PLSC Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | American Politics Sub- Field Course (5) | General Electives (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Some PLSC courses are options for more than one field. Each course may be used to satisfy only one major field requirement.
- PLSC majors must complete at least 30 credits in the major at Seattle
University. - PLSC majors may not count more than 10 credits of independent study toward the credits required for the major .
- PLSC Sub-Fields: Choose one course from each of the four sub-fields
(American, Comparative, International and Theory & Law) from the list
contained in the Catalog and in consultation with your advisor. - 5 credits in the American Politics Sub-Field. Options Include: PLSC 3000, 3010,3040, 3050, 3090, 3120, or 3190.
- 5 credits in the Comparative Politics Sub-Field. Options Include: PLSC 3310, 3340, 3350, 3360, 3370, 3380, 4340, 4360, 4650, or 4850.
- 5 credits in the International Politics Sub-Field. Options Include: PLSC 3610, 3620, 3630, 3640, 3650, 3660, 3680, 3690, or 4650.
- 5 credits in the Political Theory & Law Sub-Field. Options Include: PLSC 3190, 3200, 3210, 3220, 3250, 3260, 3520, 3550, 3560, 4220, or 4590.
- PLSC Electives: An additional 20 credits which can be taken in any of the
PLSC sub-fields. - One PLSC course chosen for the major must be a designated Core Capstone course