Academics

Political Science Options


Political Science Department

B.A. in Political Science ( 36.000 credits )
POSC 100 - Contemporary U.S. Politics 3 cr.
POSC 130 - Political Theory 3 cr.
POSC 140 - Comparative Politics 3 cr.
POSC 150 - World Politics 3 cr.
POSC 178 - Political Research I 4 cr.
POSC 182 - Political Research II 4 cr.
POSC 495 - Capstone Prep Seminar 1 cr.
POSC 497 - Senior Capstone Thesis 3 cr.
Political Science Electives 12 cr.

 

 

B.A. in Political Science (31.000 credits)
with a Certification in Social Studies Teaching
POSC 100 - Contemporary U.S. Politics 3 cr.
POSC 130 - Political Theory 3 cr.
POSC 140 - Comparative Politics 3 cr.
POSC 150 - World Politics 3 cr.
POSC 180 - Political Research 4 cr.

15 credits in Political Science Electives

15 cr.
Auxiliary (33.000 credits)
HIST 203 - American History I 3 cr.
HIST 204 - American History II 3 cr.
HIST 327 - New York State History 3 cr.
6 credits non-Western history 6 cr.
3 credits pre-nineteenth century European history 3 cr.
3 credits of Economics 3 cr.
3 credits in Sociology 3 cr.
Two semesters (6 credits) in the same foreign language. 6 cr.
These languages include: French, Spanish, German, Latin, Russian, Greek, Italian, American Sign Language or Arabic.
American Sign Language does not fulfill the requirement.
HIST 101 - Shaping of Contemporary World                        OR 3 cr.

HIST 190 - Level One Honors Seminar

 

Education Certification ( 30.000 credits )
EDUC 210 Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 cr.
EDUC 260 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
EDUC 261 Foundations in Language and Literacy 3 cr.

EDUC 365 - Exceptional and At-Risk Learners

3 cr.
After completing these courses, one must apply to the Education Department. Upon
approval, the following courses are required to obtain the certification:

EDUC 481 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms

3 cr.
EDUC 482 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms lab 1 cr.
The following courses are completed during the semester students participate in student teaching:
EDUC 461 - Literacy: Middle and High School 3 cr.
EDUC 462 - Literacy and Reflective Practitioner 1 cr.
EDUC 487 - Clinical Experience in Middle School 5 cr.
EDUC 488 - Clinical Experience in High School 5 cr.
EDUC 495 - Drug Alcohol Tobacco Workshop 0 cr.

EDUC 496 - Child Abuse and School Violence Workshop

0 cr.
 
Education Department