Department of Political Science

Programs

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Political Science Major
Political Science Minor
Political Science Extended Minor
Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy Minor

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*Please note that the Philosophy Major and Minor have been approved by the Ministry of Education, but have not been entered into the UFV Calendar yet.

Political Science Major

Lower-Level Requirements 
15 credits in Political Science.

Upper-Level Requirements
30 credits in Political Science*

*Students may substitute up to 6, 300/400 level Political Science credits with: PHIL 310, PHIL 323, PHIL 370, PSYC 368, PHIL 480, PHIL  490.

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Political Science Minor

Lower Level Requirements
At least 9 credits in Political Science.

Upper Level Requirements
At least 15 credits in Political Science*.

*Students may substitute 3, 300/400 level Political Science credits with: PHIL 310, PHIL 323, PHIL 370, PSYC 368, PHIL 480, PHIL  490.

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Political Science Extended Minor

Lower Level Requirements
At least 15 credits in Political Science.

Upper Level Requirements
At least 15 credits in Political Science*.

*Students may substitute 3, 300/400 level Political Science credits with: PHIL 310, PHIL 323, PHIL 370, PSYC 368, PHIL 480, PHIL  490.

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Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy Minor

History is not over. We still have important choices to make about how to live with each other.

Students in the Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy (AEPP) Minor program will develop their capacities for creative and critical thinking. They will acquire an understanding of the social and political institutions that govern our communities, our country, and the whole world. And they will increase their sensitivity to the ethical and political dimensions of our lives as individuals, as members of families, communities, interest groups, professions and nations, and as citizens of the world.

The Philosophy and Politics department offers a minor in Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy that continues the long-standing traditions of philosophy and political studies by developing one's ability to think critically and imaginatively in one's role as a responsible person. Completion of the minor should indicate that the student has developed skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivities that will complement most career paths, including advanced studies in applied ethics, where career opportunities are expanding.

Lower-level Requirements
15 credits of lower-level Philosophy and Political Science as follows:

• One of: Philosophy 110, 210, 230, Political Science 120, 270
• One of: Political Science 110, 190, 230
• One of: Philosophy 120, 220, 250, 251, 252
• One of: Anthropology 112, Business 261, Criminology 109, 135, Social Services & Social Work 210, 261, Media and Communication Studies 240, Political Science 110, 190, 195, 230 (or an upper-level course which, on the discretion of the program head, has significant empirical political content).
• One additional lower-division course in Philosophy or Political Science.

Note: A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one criterion.

Upper-level Requirements
15 credits in upper level Philosophy and Political Science as follows:

• Two Political Science courses including at least one of 311 or 312
• Two of: Philosophy 305, 310, or 315
• One additional Philosophy or Political Science