Program Information

The political science minor at Springfield College helps students develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively and persuasively. Those abilities provide opportunities in a wide variety of careers in which one is required to analyze complex problems and deal with people, such as management, law, public relations, business, and government.

In keeping with the Humanics philosophy, students develop skills in preparation for serving others in their communities, cities, country, and the world.

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview

The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:  

• Sequencing Guides - Majors (Traditional Population)  
• Sequencing Guides - Minors (Traditional Population) 
• Curriculum Guides (Regional and Online Population)

Additional Notes:

• There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
• Degree requirements are subject to change. 

I. Minor Requirements (15 credits)

Select 15 credits from the following list:

• POSC 110 - Introduction to American Government Credits: 3
• POSC 130 - Introduction into International Relations Credits: 3
• POSC 210 - Public and Human Services Administration Credits: 3
• POSC 320 - Civil Liberties Credits: 3
• POSC 330 - State and Local Politics Credits: 3
• POSC 340 - Public Policy Credits: 3
• POSC 360 - Social Movement Organizations Credits: 3
• POSC 488 - Special Topics in Political Science Credits: 3