PROGRAM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE |
FRESHMAN YEAR |
Semester Hours |
Political Science 1010/1020 |
3 |
3 |
Intro to PSCI/American Govt. |
Political Science 2050 |
|
3 |
Intro. to Public Administration |
English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
History 1030 |
|
3 |
World Civilizations |
Mathematics |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Physical Education |
1 |
|
Activity Course or Test |
Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
|
16 |
15 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
Political Science 2010/2040 |
3 |
3 |
Research Methods/Int'l Relations |
Political Science 2511 |
|
3 |
Quantitative Analysis |
African American Studies |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature |
History 1040 |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Natural Science |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
Philosophy |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Social Sciences* |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
|
18 |
18 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR |
Political Science |
6 |
3 |
Incl. Political Thought or |
|
|
|
Modern Political Thought and |
|
|
|
Comparative Politics |
Fine Arts |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
Philosophy |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Social Sciences* |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Minor |
3 |
6 |
|
Free Electives |
3 |
3 |
|
|
18 |
15 |
|
SENIOR YEAR |
Political Science |
6 |
6 |
Electives |
Political Science 4100 |
3 |
|
Int’l Political Economy |
Political Science 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior comprehensives |
Minor |
6 |
3 |
|
Free Electives |
|
6 |
|
|
15 |
15 |
|
*The Social Sciences requirement must include 3 hours of economics. Students must take either ECON 1030, 2010 or 2020 plus either PSYC 1010 or SOCI 1010.
SUMMARY |
| Semester Hours |
Semester Hours |
African American Studies |
3 |
Physical Education |
1 |
English |
9 |
Political Science |
42 |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Science |
6 |
Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
Mathematics |
3 |
Free Electives |
12 |
Natural Sciences |
6 |
Minor |
18 |
Philosophy |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
130 |
Political Science Accelerated "Pre-Law" Program
The Political Science Department offers an accelerated "pre-law" program for political science majors. All students complete a three-year liberal arts education program at Xavier (103 hours). In their senior year, students enroll at an American Bar Association accredited law school. After successfully completing 27 hours at law school, the student receives a B.A. degree from Xavier.
To participate in the program, a student must maintain a cumulative average of 3.0 and register with the Pre-Law Advisor throughout his/her three years at Xavier. The proposed course of study and transfer hours must be approved by the department. A student's minor should be any subject which 1) develops analytical skills, 2) develops writing skills, and/or 3) relates to the student's proposed law specialty. For example, another social science discipline, history, English, philosophy, business administration, mathematics, physical science, foreign language, computer science, or public administration may be selected as a minor, or an interdisciplinary program such as the Law & Humanities Minor may be chosen. The student should delay taking free electives and the electives in the major to be eligible for the accelerated program.
The program does not assure a student's entry into law school. Admission to an accredited law school is the responsibility of the student. Several law schools in the United States allow admission to the exceptional student without an undergraduate degree. The student interested in Pre-Law should see the Pre-Law Advisor at his or her first Xavier registration.
POLITICAL SCIENCE ACCELERATED |
"PRE-LAW" PROGRAM |
FRESHMAN YEAR |
Semester Hours |
Political Science 1010/1020 |
3 |
3 |
Intro. to PSCI./American Govt. |
Political Science 2050 |
|
3 |
Intro. to Public Administration |
English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
History 1030 |
|
3 |
World Civilizations |
Mathematics |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Physical Education |
1 |
|
Activity Course or Test |
Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
|
16 |
15 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
Political Science 2010/2040 |
3 |
3 |
Research Meth./Int'l Relations |
Political Science 2511 |
|
3 |
Quantitative Analysis |
English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature I |
History 1040 |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Natural Science |
3 |
3 |
Biology recommended |
Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
Minor |
|
3 |
|
|
18 |
18 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR |
Political Science |
6 |
3 |
Incl. Political Thought or |
|
|
|
Modern Political Thought, Comparative |
|
|
|
Politics, Int’l. Political Economy, Public Admin |
Political Science 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
African American Studies |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Philosophy |
3 |
3 |
Logic recommended |
Fine Arts |
|
3 |
|
Minor |
6 |
9 |
|
|
18 |
18 |
|
Credits Accepted from Law School: |
Towards Political Science Major |
15 |
(usually Con. Law, Criminal Law, |
|
|
Jurisprudence, and Legal Sys.) |
Free electives |
12 |
|
Total |
27 |
|
SUMMARY |
Semester Hours |
Semester Hours |
African American Studies |
3 |
Physical Education |
1 |
English |
9 |
Political Science |
42 |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 |
Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
Mathematics |
3 |
Free Electives |
12 |
Natural Sciences |
6 |
Minor |
18 |
Philosophy |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
130 |
Political Science Accelerated "Public Affairs" Program
The Political Science Department offers an accelerated public affairs program for political science majors. In three years, students must complete 103 hours toward a liberal arts educational program. Students will satisfy the requirements of the core curriculum (55 hours), minor (18 hours), and major (30 hours). Students enroll in a graduate program of public affairs during the senior year. After successfully completing 25 hours of graduate school courses, the student receives a B.A. degree from Xavier.
In order to be eligible for this program, a student must average 17 hours a semester for three years (summer school courses may supplement this average), maintain a 3.0 grade point average, and register an intent to pursue the accelerated program with the Public Affairs Advisor in the Political Science Department. Students must avoid taking free electives as well as electives in the major to fulfill the objectives of the accelerated program. Although a student may select any minor that will enhance a public affairs specialization, the Public Administration minor is highly recommended for successful completion of a graduate program in public affairs.
This program does not guarantee entry into a public affairs program. The admissions process and financial assistance are solely the responsibility of the student. The student interested in schools that accept applicants on an accelerated basis should see the Public Affairs Advisor.
Students pursue careers in public affairs with the idea of becoming effective leaders and managers in public, non-profit, and private organizations. These include city, state, and federal government agencies; companies and faith based organizations providing social services; and charities and philanthropies. Typically, students pursue master’s degrees in public administration, public policy, urban and regional planning, and non-profit management.
POLITICAL SCIENCE ACCELERATED |
"PUBLIC AFFAIRS" PROGRAM |
FRESHMAN YEAR |
Semester Hours |
Political Science 1010/1020 |
3 |
3 |
Intro. to PSCI./American Government |
Political Science 2050 |
|
3 |
Intro to Public Administration |
English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
Fine Arts |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
History 1030-1040 |
3 |
3 |
World Civilizations |
Mathematics |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
Physical Education |
1 |
|
|
Speech Communication 1010 |
|
3 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
|
16 |
18 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
Political Science 2010/2511 |
3 |
3 |
Research Meth./Quant. Analysis |
Political Science 2040 |
3 |
|
Inter. Relations |
English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature I |
Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
Natural Science |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
Minor |
3 |
6 |
|
|
18 |
15 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR |
Political Science 3250 or 3270 |
3 |
|
Political Thought or Mod. Pol. Thght |
Political Science 4100/3360 |
3 |
3 |
Int’l. Political Economy/Public Policy |
Political Science 3010 |
|
3 |
Comparative Politics |
African American Studies |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
Political Science 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
Social Sciences |
|
3 |
Core Requirement – Economics |
Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
Minor |
6 |
3 |
|
|
18 |
18 |
|
Credits Accepted from Public Affairs Graduate School: |
Towards Political Science Major |
12 |
Free electives |
13 |
Total Transfer Credits |
25 |
Total Credits Earned at Xavier |
103 |
Total |
128 |
SUMMARY |
Semester Hours |
Semester Hours |
African American Studies |
3 |
Physical Education |
1 |
English |
9 |
Political Science |
42 |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Sciences |
3 |
Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
Mathematics |
3 |
Free Electives |
13 |
Natural Sciences |
6 |
Minor |
18 |
Philosophy |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
128 |
