{"id":67,"date":"2010-09-23T10:12:51","date_gmt":"2010-09-23T14:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-19-20\/"},"modified":"2020-08-28T17:33:23","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T21:33:23","slug":"political-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-19-20\/political-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science (B.A.) &#8211; CAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<span id=\"Political_Science_B.A.\"><h1>Political Science (B.A.)<\/h1><\/span>\n<div class='toc toc'>\n<br>Jump to:\n<ol class='toc-odd level-1'>\n\t\t<ol class='toc-even level-2'>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Faculty\">Faculty<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Description\">Description<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Major_Requirements\">Major Requirements<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Minor_Requirements\">Minor Requirements<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Program_Policies\">Program Policies<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Course_Descriptions\">Course Descriptions<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class='toc-end'>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<span id=\"Faculty\"><h2>Faculty<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><a id=\"StockerJ571\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. James Stocker, Associate Professor of International Affairs; Executive Director of the Trinity Global Leadership Initiative (program chair)<br \/>\n<a id=\"WrightJo926\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affairs<br \/>\n<a id=\"carriere-kretschmere774\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Erin Carriere-Kretschmer, Visiting Associate Professor<br \/>\n<a id=\"MonroeKi735\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs<br \/>\n<a id=\"PietrobonA194\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs<style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><\/p>\n<span id=\"Description\"><h2>Description<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>The political science program emphasizes both the study of political science as a discipline and the active, practical participation of students in the political process. In addition to course work, students participate in a wide variety of internships and fieldwork classes in Washington, D.C., to learn politics through direct observation and involvement.<\/p>\n<p>The major in political science is designed to help students effectively fulfill their expanding roles in public life. Knowledge of governmental affairs in combination with communication and research skills can open a wide vista of challenging opportunities. Trinity looks to its political science majors to provide the much-needed dedication and leadership qualities aimed at achieving an enriched and more just society.<\/p>\n<p>Political science provides students with grounding in several fields including American government, comparative political systems, international relations, political theory, and field experience afforded by Trinity's location in the nation's capital. This resource serves students in two ways: first, through utilization of the city's political and governmental institutions as learning laboratories and second, by providing students with professional contacts and networking opportunities well before they graduate. In addition, political science majors can combine a thorough grounding in political science theory and methodology with a self-directed focus on selected public policy topics and\/or with multidisciplinary course selections through the general education curriculum\u00a0and complementary courses in other disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>An analysis of the many aspects of leadership as well as the concept itself is woven into every political science course. The political science program is also sensitive to the needs of women not only through gender-specific courses but also through many other courses that address issues and processes of special significance to women. The comparative politics sequence and international relations courses in particular provide an essential resource for the development of multicultural awareness.<\/p>\n<p>The political science program\u00a0supports a major and minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Courses in the\u00a0political science program\u00a0fall into the following categories:\u00a0American government and law; international relations and comparative politics; political values; applied skills; elective; and advanced seminar. Each course taken may be counted to fulfill only one distribution requirement for the major, even if the course falls into two categories.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Major_Requirements\"><h2>Major Requirements<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>The major requires\u00a032-33\u00a0credits of coursework.<\/p>\n<p>ONE introductory course chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 103<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 199H<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><script>\nfunction toggleCourse(control) {\n\tif ($(control).hasClass('dyn_course_off')) {\n    \t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_off').addClass('dyn_course_on');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t}\n    } else {\n\t\t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_on').addClass('dyn_course_off');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideUp();\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideUp();\n\t\t}\n\t}\n}\n<\/script>POLS 199H is for Honors students and other students who receive permission to enroll from the instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TWO courses in American government &amp; law chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 211<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 213<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 272<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 277<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 301<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 305<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 311<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TWO courses in international relations and comparative politics chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 231<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 241<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 341<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 343<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 363<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ONE\u00a0course in political values chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 201<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 275<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 299<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 313<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 471<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TWO\u00a0applied skills courses chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 367<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 369<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 491<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TWO electives chosen from any political science courses not already satisfying another major requirement<\/p>\n<p>ONE\u00a0advanced seminar chosen from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 403<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 405<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 431<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 443<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Majors\u00a0must also pass a senior comprehensive exam.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Minor_Requirements\"><h2>Minor Requirements<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Students pursuing the minor must\u00a0complete 18 credits of political science courses. Internships cannot be counted toward the minor.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Program_Policies\"><h2>Program Policies<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><strong><script>\nfunction toggleCourse(control) {\n\tif ($(control).hasClass('dyn_course_off')) {\n    \t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_off').addClass('dyn_course_on');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t}\n    } else {\n\t\t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_on').addClass('dyn_course_off');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideUp();\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideUp();\n\t\t}\n\t}\n}\n<\/script>Advanced Placement:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdvanced Placement credit will be accepted by the\u00a0political science program\u00a0in American government and comparative politics at the 4 or 5 level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLEP Policy:<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents wishing to receive credit for CLEP examinations should consult the program chair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades in Major Courses:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Students are required to earn a grade of &#8220;C-&#8221; (1.7) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pass\/No Pass:<\/strong><br \/>\nCourses fulfilling the major requirement may not be taken pass\/no pass, except for POLS 491 Internship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Assessment:<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents must achieve a passing grade on the senior comprehensive examination in order to graduate with a major in political science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TELL Policy:<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents may receive no more than 12 political science elective credits through the TELL Program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer Credits:<\/strong><br \/>\nNo more than 15 credits in courses equivalent to those required for the major may be accepted toward the major in political science. No more than nine credits may be accepted toward the minor in political science.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Course_Descriptions\"><h2>Course Descriptions<\/h2><\/span>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 101<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 103<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 199H<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" 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style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 299<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 301<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 302<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 303<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 305<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 311<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 313<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 322<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 330<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 337<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 341<\/span><br 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