Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 82)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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82 Dyson College of Arts and Sciences POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR Bachelor of Arts (NYC, PLV) Prepares students for careers and graduate study in political science, international relations, law, public policy advocacy, and public administration, as well as for other opportunities in both the private, public and nonprofit sectors in which skills involving civic competency, leadership, decision making, and negotiation are utilized. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 MAJOR COURSES ............................................................ 33 Required Courses: (24 credits) TWO 100-level and THREE 200-level courses, with at least one course taken from each of four subfields listed below (15 credits): Comparative Politics POL 101 Politics: Comparative Introduction (3) POL 210 Comparative Political Systems (3) POL 214 Revolution or Reform (3) Political Theory POL 102 Public Myth and Ideologies (3) POL 218 Political Science and Economic Thought (3) POL 240 Applied Research Methods (3) POL 241 Classical Political Thought (3) POL 242 Medieval Political Thought (3) POL 243 Modern Political Thought (3) POL 244 American Political Thought (3) American Politics and Public Policy POL 111 American Government and Political Institutions (3) POL 118 State and Local Government (3) POL 220 Political Parties and Interest Groups (3) POL 222 Contemporary Issues in Public Policy (3) International Relations POL 114 Introduction to International Relations (3) POL 213 21st Century Politics: Future Trends and Risks POL 219 International Politics and Economic Organizations (3) POL 233 International Relations Seminar (3) THREE (3) Workshop or Topics courses (9 credits) from POL 296 Topics, POL 301, 302, or 303 Workshops No more than twelve credits of the Model UN (POL 303A and 303C) may be counted toward the major. Restricted to sophomores and above. Major Electives: (9 credits) THREE additional POL courses chosen in consultation with major advisor. No more than 6 credits in internships and independent study may count toward the major. AUXILIARY COURSES ..................................................... 6 ONE course from the following areas (3 credits). Fine and Performing Arts Modern Languages and Cultures Religious Studies ONE course in contemporary global issues (3 credits). OPEN ELECTIVES ........................................................... 29 Total credits 128 For those students interested in becoming teachers, see the School of Education section of this catalog for information regarding a dual major in education with this arts and sciences major. POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Administration (PLV) The program prepares students for leadership and manage- ment positions in government, health care, and nonprofit organizations through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates relevant theory with practice. Students who wish to complete both a B.A. in political science and a master’s degree in public administration may pursue the following 159-credit combined program. For more information, contact the chairperson of the department. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 Must include ECO 115 and SOC 102. MAJOR COURSES ............................................................ 51 Required Courses: (12 Credits) HIS 260 Constitutional History of the U.S. (3) POL 111 American Government and Political Institutions (3) POL 114 Introduction to International Relations POL 118 State & Local Government (3) POL 233 International Relations Seminar (3) OR Major Electives: (33 credits) SIX approved POL courses (18) FIVE additional undergraduate courses (15) Auxiliary Courses: (6 credits) Two courses chosen from: ECO 357 Managerial Economics (3) ECO 370 Economics of Public Finance (3) SOC 111 Urban Sociology (3) SOC 209 Ethnic and Racial Minorities (3) GRADUATE COURSES .................................................... 48 Foundation Courses: (24 credits) PAA 501 Accounting for Governmental, Health Care and Nonprofit Entities (3) PAA 502 Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Decision Making (3) CORE: PAA 601 Public Administration and Its Environment (3) PAA 602 Organization Theory and Management (3) PAA 603 Economics of Government, Health Care, and Nonprofit Sectors (3) PAA 604 Budgeting and Financial Analysis (3) PAA 605 Ethics and Leadership (3) PAA 699 Capstone Seminar (3)

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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