Political Science Transfer Pathway

In the MSUM Political Science program, you'll learn to embrace diplomatic approaches, acknowledge versatility in political thought and understand global perspectives through a variety of learning experiences. The Political Science transfer pathway can help you efficiently map your journey to completing your bachelor's degree.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
POL 105* Making Sense of Politics (or Elective) 3
POL 210 Intro to Political Science 3
POL 230
OR		 Intro to Law
OR		 3
POL 322 Executive and Legislative Process 3
POL* Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Required if a ‘comparative government’ or ‘intro to politics’ course wasn’t taken. Otherwise an elective may be taken.
  • *Should be upper division to meet the requirement of 40 upper division credits. Elective credits may be used to earn a minor in a related discipline.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
POL 310 Political Science Research Methods 3
POL 340*
OR		 Public Policy
OR		 3
POL 341 Comparative Govern Western Europe (WI) 3
POL 349
OR		 Public Administration
OR		 3
POL 350 Great Power Politics (WI) 3
POL Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective** Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Choice of course depends on the choice made with class below. Consult your MSUM advisor.
  • **Two writing intensive (WI) courses are required. Use an elective to fulfill that requirement if needed.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
POL Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
POL Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Should be at the upper division to meet the requirement of 40 upper division credits.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
POL* Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
POL* Elective - Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Should be at the upper division to meet the requirement of 40 upper division credits.

Award: BA

Degree: Political Science

Total Credits: 60

 

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses