This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2022-2023 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs
and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program
approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available
in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
A minor in political science consists of 18 credits, including:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 103 | U.S. Government | 3 |
| POLI/INTL 105 | International Relations | 3 |
| Select at least three upper-level (300-400) credits in each of the following four main subfields of political science: | 12 | |
Comparative politics | ||
International relations | ||
Political theory and methodology | ||
U.S. government | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
See a political science adviser for list of courses in each area. POLI 492, POLI 493 and POLI 494 cannot be used to fulfill the 12 upper-level credits. Approved courses for each subfield correspond to the concentration elective list of the same listed within the major requirements.