Political Science Minor

The political science minor involves studying governments, public policies, political processes and systems, and theories of political life. You begin to understand the interdependence of public policy, politics, and business.

The political science minor is ideal if you are majoring in areas of public administration, government service, law, international affairs, journalism, teaching, or business, but can also be beneficial with other majors as well as you learn about the role of citizens, associations, and states in the application of political power and how you can make an impact in your chosen field.

Advisor

Dlynn Williams
Department Head
dlynn.williams@ung.edu
706-864-1869

Number of Credit Hours

15 Credit Hours

Around 5 Courses

Courses You Could Take

POLS 3124 - The Road to the Congress

This course covers congressional elections, exploring theoretical questions about the process and examining the empirical evidence available to answer those questions. In particular, roles of political parties, interest groups, and electoral rules are among the major items examined in the course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H

Hours:
3

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POLS 3201 - Introduction to the European Union

The purpose of this course is to introduce the European Union (EU) from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Aside from substantive knowledge about the EU, students will be challenged to sharpen writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H, and POLS 2401 or POLS 2401H (POLS 2401 can be taken as a Corequisite as well)

Hours:
3

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POLS 3203 - East Asian Political Systems

Senior course in the Asian Politics concentration. This course is an introduction to the political systems of East Asia. In the course, students will become acquainted with the domestic politics of many states in East Asia.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H, and POLS 2401 or POLS 2401H (POLS 2401 can be taken as a Corequisite as well)

Hours:
3

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