_LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES THE MAJOR: To continue in the major after semester four, students must have com- pleted the following requirements (or their equivalents) with C+ or better: a. Two of the following three core courses: CPO 2001 (Comparative Politics); INR 2001 (International Relations); POS 2041 (American Federal Government) b. Statistics (for example, STA 2122) To graduate, students majoring in political science are required to take POS 2041, American National Government; CPO 2001, Comparative Politics; and INR 2001, International Relations. A total of 30 semester hours with a grade of C or better is required for the major, at least 15 of which must be taken at the university. No more than 12 hours of political science course work at the 2000 level may be taken for major credit. In addition to these 30 hours in political science, one semester of statistics (e.g. STA 2122) is required, with a grade of C. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Students can pursue undergraduate training in international relations in two ways. First, politi- cal science majors interested in international relations can select an interdisciplinary program including courses on comparative politics as well as international relations. Second, for stu- dents in another CLAS department, the interna- tional relations faculty administers a certificate in international relations. This certificate pro- gram includes two courses in the international relations/theory core, along with introductory and advanced course work in four major sub- fields of international relations, international political economy, global security, foreign pol- icy and international organization. To qualify for this certificate, students must successfully complete INR 2001, and International Relations Theory (INR 3603), at least three subfield courses (INR 3034, INR 3084, INR 3102, INR 3305, INR 3603) and at least one advanced sub- field course (INR 4035, INR 4083, INR 4204, INR 4244, INR 4303). While successful completion of this 18- credit program will qualify students for the IR certificate, most graduate programs, foreign ser- vice organizations and private corporations will be looking for individuals with broad training. Therefore, students interested in international relations should pursue related study in other political science fields and other departments. Students interested in US foreign policy, for example, should consider taking courses in American Government. Likewise, students interested in international trade or finance would do well to pursue course work in eco- nomics. In addition, students interested in the international relations of a particular geographi- cal region would be well-served by learning about the comparative domestic political sys- tems and/or cultures of those regions, and may find courses in comparative politics, geography, anthropology or foreign languages and litera- tures to be helpful in this regard. Many other opportunities for enrichment through interdisci- plinary work are available on campus. Further information on the department's international relations program is available from International Relations faculty. CAREER ADVISEMENT: There are numerous career opportunities for political sci- ence majors, including law, public service, polit- ical consulting, interest advocacy, public and private work in international relations, business and graduate education in political science. Students are urged to consult department advis- ers and the Career Resource Center. HONORS: Political science majors who graduate with a 3.50 or better junior/senior level grade point average will graduate with honors. High Honors: Political science majors who meet the following requirements will be gradu- ated with high honors: a. 3.50 or better junior/senior level grade point average; b. Complete POS 4734 (Research Methods in Political Science); c. Complete POS 4934 (one credit of hon- ors preparation) in conjunction with POS 4734 or another 3-4000 level politi- cal science course; d. Complete POS 4970 and submit an hon- ors thesis written under the supervision of a faculty member in the student's field of interest. Highest Honors: Political science majors who meet the requirements for high honors, and whose theses make notable contributions to research in the field will be graduated with highest honors. Honors students will normally take the research methods course and the honors prepa- ration in the spring semester of their junior year or the fall semester of their senior year, and write the thesis following completion of these courses. The honors preparation credit (POS 4934) normally entails an extra assignment given by the instructor with the goal of deter- mining if students have the background and interest to continue research in that area. The thesis is written under the supervision of one faculty member (designated as the student's honors supervisor) who is selected jointly by the student and the undergraduate coordinator. OVERSEAS STUDY: Consult a department adviser or the Overseas Studies office in 123 Tigert. GENERAL EDUCATION: The department offers a variety of courses that fulfill require- ments in groups H, I and S. Students should note that POS 2041 (American Federal Government), CPO 2001 (Comparative Politics), INR 2001 (International Relations), and CPO 3303 (Introduction to Latin American Politics) are prerequisites to a number of other general education courses. FRESHMAN YEAR NOTE: To fulfill the Gordon Rule requirement, select courses to satisfy 12 hours in communica- tion and 6 hours in computation. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six hours of the general education cred- its must be coded international or diversity (I). Semester 1 Fall Credits Physical & Biological Science (GE)....................3 CPO 2001 Comparative Politics (GE-S)..............3 Foreign Language......................... ...............4-5 M them atics (GE) ............................................... 3 13-14 Semester 2 Spring POS 2041 American Federal Government (G E-S)............................ .............. 3 Foreign Language......................... ...............3-5 Hum anities (GE) .................................................. 3 Com position (GE)................................................ 3 Physical & Biological Science Lab .....................1 13-15 Critical Tracking Criteria: Complete one: POS 2041, statistics, INR 2001 or CPO 2001 by end of semester 2 SOPHOMORE YEAR Semester 3 Fall Credits INR 2001 International Relations (GE-S) ..........3 STA 2122 Statistics for Social Science (GE-M)..3 ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S, recommended) ........................3 Elective (or Foreign Language if 4-3-3 option) ...3 H um anities (GE) ...................................................3 15 Critical Tracking Criteria: * Complete two: POS 2041, statistics, INR 2001 or CPO 2001 by end of semester 3 Semester 4 Spring ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S, recommended) .....................3 Hum anities (GE) .................................................. 3 Physical & Biological Sciences (GE) ..................6 Elective ........................................................3 15 Critical Tracking Criteria: * 2.0 cumulative UF GPA * Complete tracking criteria in semesters 1-3 (2.5 GPA or better in these tracking courses) by end of semester 4 JUNIOR YEAR Semester 5 Fall Credits 2 Political Science 3-4000 level courses................6 Physical & Biological Science................................3 Elective (3000-level or above, not in major)........3 Elective ......................... ............. ............... 3 15 Critical Tracking Criteria: * Complete two: POS 2041, INR 2001 or CPO 2001; and complete a statistics course (2.5 GPA or better in these 3 tracking courses) Semester 6 Spring Political Science 3-4000 level courses .............6 POS 4934 (department honors, optional) ..........1 Elective (3000-level or above, not in major)........6 Elective ........................ ............. ............... 3 16