THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

College of Education and Social Services
Political Science Major
(Secondary Education)

The Secondary Education Political Science major includes the list of specific Political Science requirements and the Supplemental courses that are required for completion of the Political Science major leading to a Social Studies endorsement.

Political Science Requirements

 30 cr. hrs.
Complete the following courses
POLS 021 American Political System
POLS 041 Introduction to Political Theory
POLS 051 Introduction to International Relations
POLS 071 Comparative Political Systems
Select six courses at the 100 level or above in cooperation with a POLS advisor and your CESS advisor. (18 cr. hrs.)
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
POLS Elective Numbered at the 100 Level or Above
Supplemental Social Studies Courses

Minimum
12 cr. hrs.
in addition to
credits above

History (HST) -
Minimum of two HST courses required in addition to HST 011 or 012 in General Education.
Cultural Geography (GEOG) -
Options include: GEOG 050, 060, upper level courses 171, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179 (may have prerequisites).
Diversity -
Fulfilled by University Diversity requirement.
Citizenship (POLS) -
Fulfilled by Political Science major.
Economics (EC) -
Minimum 3 credit Economics course required.

Minimum Total42 cr. hrs.

Revised Summer 2010