Minor Requirements

The Minor in Political Science has tracks in General Political Science, American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations which consist of:

General Political Science Track

-          Six PLSC courses total (24 credits)

-          No more than three courses at the lower-level (100s)

American Politics Track

-          Six PLSC courses total (24 credits)

-          At least four courses from the American Politics Subfield

-          No more than three courses at the lower-level

Comparative Politics Track

-          Six PLSC courses total (24 credits)

-          At least four courses from the Comparative Politics Subfield

-          No more than three courses at the lower-level

International Relations Track

-          Six PLSC courses total (24 credits)

-          At least four courses from the International Relations Subfield

-          No more than three courses at the lower-level

*Exceptions to these requirements may be made only with the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Notes:

Only courses passed with a grade of C- or better may be counted toward fulfilling the requirements of a Minor in Political Science. No courses taken under the Pass/Fail option may be used to fulfill the minor requirements. At least three courses (12 credits) must be taken in residence at Binghamton University. 

To declare a Political Scince Minor: Please contact the Department Administrative Assistant