Political Science, B.A. - Concentration in American Government

General Education Program
Understanding College (FS)1
Writing and Presentation (WRI1 & OC1)6
Mathematics3-4
Information Literacy, Media, and Research (ITML)3
Computer Tools
Creative Voices across Cultures (HCE)6
Science at Work (NPW)6-10
Ethics, Reality and Logic (PEM)6
Individual and Societies (SEH)6
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Our World, Past and Present (WHG)6
US History 1896 to Present
Personal Wellness (FH)2-3
Religion and Culture (RS)3
Foreign Language, IT or Data/Quantitative
Select ONE of the following groups3
One 1000 Level FRE, SPA or ITA course (1101 or 1102)
One 1000 Level IT course (IT 1102, 1103, 1105, or 1106
One 1000 Level Quantitative Course (MAT 1101, 1103, 1104 or 1105)
History Elective Group
Select ONE course from the following3
Survey of Western Civilization to 1500
Understanding the Human Rights
Survey of World History Since 1500
Social Sciences Elective Group
Select ONE of the following courses3
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Foundation in Information Literacy & Research
Principles of Sociology
PSC-1000Introduction to Political Science3
PSC-1100American National Government3
PSC-2000Comparative Government3
PSC-2100International Relations3
PSC-2200Public Policy3
American Institution Elective Group
Select ONE course from the following3
United States Congress
The American Presidency
Law and American Judicial Process
Regional/Global Elective Group
Select ONE course from the following3
Politics of Latin America
Politics of Africa
Politics of Asia
Politics of the Middle East
The United Nations
ONE PSC 3000-3100 Course
PSC-3997Political Science Research Methods3
PSC-4998Political Science Seminar3
American Government Concentration
Select FOUR courses from the following12
Brazil: Economy, Politics and Business
Metropolitan Government and Politics
Campaigns and Electoral Behavior
Women and Politics
Government and Business
Constitutional Law I: Government Structures
Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties
Political Theory
Political Themes in Media
Political Science Electives12
General Electives15
Total Hours123-129
 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete 3/4 of their degree credits (i.e. minimum 90 credits) from courses in the Liberal Arts category. For specific academic subjects, see here.

In keeping with our mission at St. Francis College, the courses you take courses across the liberal arts ensure that you are well-rounded, able to engage in meaningful thought and conversation both within and outside of your area of expertise, and building a foundation for future success by deepening and broadening your knowledge. Building on First Year Foundations and augmenting your major field of study, the combination of courses in the Bodies of Knowledge prepares you to meet the challenges the world presents to you with intelligence, clarity, and empathy. They will equip you to solve complex problems, contribute to your community, and improve the world you inhabit. 

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate sensitivity to creative expression
  2. Communicate ideas and information through written, oral, visual and digital media
  3. Employ critical and analytical skills
  4. Value diverse perspectives of the human experience
  5. Implement information, technology and media literacy
  6. Demonstrate quantitative literacy

Foundation Courses- First Year College (13-14 credits)

St. Francis College’s mission, emphasizing Franciscan education, highlights access and opportunities for all students. In your first year at SFC, you will combine key skill development with courses in the liberal arts and in your areas of interest. Each of these courses and categories is essential to your success in college and beyond. Our First Year Foundations program ensures that all students will be equitably prepared to excel and achieve their goals.

Bodies of Knowledge (35 credits)

At St. Francis College, our Franciscan mission states that we “educate the whole person for a full, relational life.” This means that we strive, by making certain you take courses across the liberal arts, to ensure that you are well-rounded, able to engage in meaningful thought and conversation both within and outside of your area of expertise, and create success by deepening and broadening your knowledge. Building on First Year Foundations and augmenting your major field of study, the combination of courses in the Bodies of Knowledge prepare you to meet the challenges the world presents to you with intelligence, clarity, and empathy. They will equip you to solve complex problems, contribute to your community, and improve the world you inhabit.