Urban Politics Minor
Requirements for Political Science Minors
A general minor in political science can be arranged, as well as specialized minors in eight different subfields of the discipline. Interested students should see a faculty adviser to plan a coherent program of study as a minor field.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA in the political science courses chosen to qualify for the minor. Students may count no more than 3 hours in political science taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis toward the minor. Students taking an internship POL SCI 3940 may count no more than three hours of the internship toward the minor.
Specific Requirements for the Minor
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL SCI 2350 | Introduction to Urban Politics | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| State Politics | ||
| African Americans and the Political System | ||
| Urban Administration | ||
| The Politics of Poverty and Welfare | ||
| Nonprofit Organizations and Social Equity | ||
| Special Readings 1 | ||
| Public Affairs Internship 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
May be taken with approval of the faculty advisor.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain key topics in urban politics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of events and factors that have influenced the development of urban politics in the US.
- Analyze the actions of political actors impacting urban politics and their motives.
- Assess issues facing urban communities, formulate evidence-based recommendations, and communicate them with clarity and coherence.