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 for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 65
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
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 a 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 | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC Elective (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
| Course 3 | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics - Macro (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC Elective (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 Electives (5) |
| Course 3 | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (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.
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.
- Choose one course from each of the four sub-fields (American, Comparative, International, and Theory & Law) in consultation with your advisor.