Reqs.: International and Comparative Politics Major (B.A.)
All BA or BSc degrees require the completion of a minimum 128 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
For further degree requirements, please see our BA/BSc Requirements Page.
Global Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
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| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 CCE (minimum grade of "C") | Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 CCF (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| CCI 1 | Four Integrative Inquiry Courses (course type CCI) (May not overlap with major, at least one must be at AUP. All courses must be outside the major's disciplinary base.) Freshmen satisfy CCI courses as follows: FirstBridge (two courses) and two additional CCI courses outside the major discipline. FirstBridge courses may not replace major requirements. Transfer students satisfy CCI courses as follows: four CCI courses outside the major discipline; at least one CCI must be taken at AUP. |
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| CCI 2 | ||
| CCI 3 | ||
| CCI 4 | ||
| CCX | Experiential Learning | |
| MA 1005 or Above | Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Lab science course coded CCS | Experimental Reasoning | MA1005CCM or higher to be taken before or at the same time |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 44 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO1011 | Foundations of Modern Politics | [course:po1011:prereq] |
| PO1012 (course type CCR) | Challenges of Global Politics | [course:po2012:prereq] |
| PO2050 | Political Analysis | [course:po2050:prereq] |
| PO3051 | Global Political Economy | [course:po3051:prereq] |
| PO/LW3061 | International Law | [course:po3061:prereq] |
| PO3100 | Advanced IR Theory | [course:po3100:prereq] |
| PO4050 (course type CCC) | Politics Workshop | [course:po4050:prereq] |
Tracks are guidelines. Students select four related courses from one or two tracks, or any four courses in consultation with an ICP advisor.
World Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO2012 | Introduction to Political Geography & Geopolitics | [course:po2012:prereq] |
| PO2015 | Comparative Politics | [course:po2015:prereq] |
| PO2031 | World Politics | [course:po2031:prereq] |
| PO3091 or PO4091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | [course:po3091:prereq] or [course:po4091:prereq] |
| PO2032 | International Institutions | [course:po2032:prereq] |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | [course:po3033:prereq] |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | [course:po3035:prereq] |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU, and Russia | [course:po3043:prereq] |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | [course:po3046:prereq] |
| HI/PO3054 | 20th Century Diplomatic History | [course:po3054:prereq] |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | [course:po3072:prereq] |
| PO/PL3076 | Kant & Hegel & Beyond | [course:po3076:prereq] |
Development & Human Rights Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO/GS2005 | The Political Economy of Developing Countries | [course:po2005:prereq] |
| PO/PL/LW3019 | Global Justice | [course:po3019:prereq] |
| PO/GS3024 | Politics of Human Rights | [course:po3024:prereq] |
| PO3029 | International Relations in Asia | [course:po3029:prereq] |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | [course:po3033:prereq] |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | [course:po3035:prereq] |
| EC/PL/ PO3037 | Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy | [course:po3037:prereq] |
| PO/LW3041 | International Human Rights Law | [course:po3041:prereq] |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | [course:po3072:prereq] |
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PO2091 or PO3091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | [course:po3091:prereq] or [course:po4091:prereq] |
European & US Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO3091 or PO4091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | [course:po3091:prereq] or [course:po4091:prereq] |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU & Russia | [course:po3043:prereq] |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | [course:po3046:prereq] |
| PO/HI3054 | 20th Century Diplomatic History | [course:po3054:prereq] |
| PO3066 | Billionaireswatch.org | [course:po3066:prereq] |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
HONORS
Students with a GPA of 3.7 or above in ICP courses and a grade of A on a senior thesis with a second reader are eligible for departmental honors. Information on additional upper level requirements can be obtained from the Department Chair.