Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Political Science, from the History and Political Science Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Faculty Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.

Year 1

First-Year Seminar & Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition* (3)
  • First-Year Seminar* (3)
  • Select at Least One**: PSC101 Comparative Political Systems; PSC113  American Politics (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • MTH104 Survey of Statistics (Nat/Sci Math Exploration I) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

(*Note: LC may be taken in Fall. If so, take CMP101 + FYS in Spring)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Political Science elective (3)
  • Select at Least One**: PSC121 International Relations; PSC125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Learning Community* (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

(*Note: LC may be taken in Fall. If so, take CMP101 + FYS in Spring)

** All 4 of the courses listed are required courses which are to be taken by the end of the 2nd semester of Year 2.

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Select at Least One*: PSC101 Comparative Political Systems; PSC113 American Politics (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Political Science elective (3)
  • ECO201 Principles of Microeconomics (Social Science Exploration I) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Humanities Exploration I) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Select at Least One*: PSC121 International Relations; PSC125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • Free Elective (6)
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery I) (3)
  • ECO202 Principles of Macroeconomics (Soc Science Exploration II) (3)
  • CFE97 Career Preparation Seminar
  • Total Credits (15)

* All 4 of the courses listed are required courses which are to be taken by the end of the 2nd semester of Year 2.

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CFE/Internship (3)
  • Political Science elective (3)
  • MTH131 Calculus and Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences (Nat/Sci Exploration II) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery II) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Political Science elective (WIN II option) (3)
  • PSC331 Political Science Research and Methods* (3)
  • Gen Ed (Humanities Exploration II) (3)
  • Math, Computer Science, or Economics course (3)
  • History Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

*PSC331, which is offered only in the Spring semester, is a prerequisite for HP445, which meets the R&P requirement in the major.

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • HP445 Senior Capstone Project* (3)
  • Political Science elective (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth-Discovery III) (3)
  • Math, Computer Science, or Economics course (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

*HP445 meets the R&P requirement for Political Science majors. Students are strongly advised to complete HP445 in the Fall semester of their senior year.

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Optional: HP446 Advanced Senior Research* (2)
  • Political Science electives (3)
  • Free Electives (12)
  • Total Credits (15-17)

*Students must successfully complete HP445 before taking HP446. HP446 is an optional research course and is not required for graduation.