Undergraduate Course in Government and International Affairs

Augustana College

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The department of Government and International Affairs offers courses covering the key fields in the discipline of political science including American Politics, Political Philosophy, Methodology, Public Administration, Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Courses in Government and International Affairs are designed to: (1) provide students with a deeper understanding of political life in the United States, within different countries and among countries; (2) develop the intellectual tools of inquiry, analysis and critical judgment necessary for employment in the areas of government, law, journalism and business and required for advanced graduate study; (3) broaden the students' perspective of civil society and of the rights and obligations of responsible citizenship. The major combines classes taught in the liberal arts tradition with opportunities for practical internship experiences. The department emphasizes advising regarding post-graduate and professional opportunities in the major.

Major: A minimum of 35 credit hours including Government 110 and 200. One course should be selected from each of the following areas: (A) Law: 290, 360, or 370; (B) American: 210, 220, 300, or 335; (C) International Relations: 235, 325, or 385; (D) Political Theory: 305 or 320 and (E) Comparative: 120, 215, or 345. Remaining courses for the major may be taken at the student's discretion. No more than 3 credit hours of Government 395 or 396 may count toward the major. 39 credit hours are required for Departmental Honors.

Minor: A minimum of 18 credit hours or special permission. Courses should include one course in the broad areas of American government, comparative government, international relations, political theory, and law.

Honors: A student may graduate with Honors in Government and International Relations by: (a) possessing a college-wide grade point average of 3.5; (b) maintaining a department grade point average of 3.5; (c) receiving a B or better in one course from each of the content areas at the 300 level; and (d) earning an A grade in Government 390 and 391 (research seminar and honors seminar). Students should apply for admission to the honors program and must complete 39 credit hours in the discipline.