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Some of the most common careers for political
science graduates include:
- the study and practice of law or law enforcement
- paralegal services
- staff work for elected office holders and other government
service
- journalism and publishing
- administration and research in the not-for-profit sector
- lobbying
- staff work for international organizations and corporations
- political and marketing research
- and (with additional training) teaching at either the
secondary school or college level.
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undergraduate program
The Major
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political
Science include a minimum thirty-six credits of political science
courses distributed across the areas of American politics, political
theory, comparative politics, international relations and public
administration and policy plus twelve to twenty-one credits in one
of several support options outside of political science. A capstone
seminar is included within the thirty-six credits required in political
science courses. Fifty-two to fifty-four additional credits are
required to meet college-wide and university-wide distribution requirements.
Many of the department, college and university requirements can
be met in a number of ways, thereby affording students the opportunity
to shape their own programs of study. Further unrestricted choice
of courses is provided in the free electives that students take
in meeting the minimum total of 120 credits required for the B.A.
degree. (For a detailed description of university, college and departmental
requirements, please consult the current Colorado State University
Catalog.)
MAJOR
ADVISING CHECKSHEET
The Minor
Students majoring in another field of study may graduate with a
minor in political science by earning a minimum of 21 credits in
political science courses, including at least 3 credits in political
theory and a total of 12 credits in advanced undergraduate course.
MINOR CHECKSHEET
For information about receiving financial aid contact:
Financial Aid Office
Colorado State University
108 Student Services Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970.491.6321
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Undergraduate Contact:
Maureen Bruner
Undergraduate Secretary
C-346 Clark Building
970.491.5156
970.491.2490 fax
Need to appeal a grading decision? See your teacher or the department
chair. CSU's
grade appeal policy.
Other issues?
CSU has policies on harassment
and non-discrimination. In addition, Sections D.3.3,
D.9,
E.2.2,
and E.2.3
of the CSU Manual outline faculty responsibilities. Sections E.10.5
and E.10.7
outline disciplinary procedures. In most cases, complaints should
go to the department chair (office access through the department office)
or, if that is inappropriate, the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
The chair welcomes inquiries,
either written or in person.
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