PLSC, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.

For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 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
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module II* (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) ECON 2130 Principles of
Economics - Macro (5)
Course 3 UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) Political Theory & Law Sub Field Course (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor 
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 Comparative Politics Sub-Field Course (5) PLSC Elective* (5) PLSC 4220, 4650, or 4360 Core Capstone (5) 
Course 2 American Politics Sub-Field
Course (5)		 International Politics Sub-Field Course (5) PLSC Elective* (5)
Course 3 PLSC Elective (5) UCOR Module III* (5) General Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  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. 

Satisfied in Major: 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: 

  • Satisfied in Major: 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.   

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