Political Science Minor
Description. The Political Science minor provides students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the political processes, institutions, and ideas that serve as foundations for the quest for justice. The minor also provides additional preparation for careers in a variety of fields, including public service, law, community affairs, international relations and politics.
Learning Outcomes. Students will:
- Write effectively, engage in intellectually grounded debate, and form and express cogent arguments.
- Become knowledgeable members of the community capable of reasoned judgments on political issues and ideas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of at least one of the major subfields of political science.
Minor coordinators. Professors Jamie Longazel (212.887.6223, jlongazel@jjay.cuny.edu) and Janice Bockmeyer (212.237.8196, jbockmeyer@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Political Science
Advisor. Ms. Catherine Kleint, Academic Advising Center, (212.393.6864, ckleint@jjay.cuny.edu)
Credits. 18
Requirements. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minor or program.
Part One. Foundation Courses
Required
| POL 101 | American Government & Politics | 3 |
Select one
Law, Courts and Politics
| POL 235 | Judicial Processes and Politics | 3 |
Political Theory
Urban Politics and Public Policy
| POL 206 | Introduction to Urban Politics | 3 |
| POL 234 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
International/Comparative
American Politics
| POL 214 | Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Social Movements | 3 |
| POL 215 | U.S. Congress | 3 |
| POL 220 | The American Presidency | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Part Two. Electives
Select any four POL courses, at least one course must be at the 300-level or higher.
LWS 375-LWS 376 Law and Society Internship or LWS 378 Law and Society Internship Intensive may be used toward the electives for the Political Science minor.
Please note: Only 6 credits of the Public Affairs Internships (POL 406, POL 407, and POL 408) may be used towards the Political Science Minor.
Total Credit Hours: 12
Total Credit Hours: 18