2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

All Government Minors in all Tracks must complete the following eight (8) credits of core courses.

Core Minor Requirements (8 Credits)

GVT 110 Introduction to American Democracy (4)
GVT 120 Research Methodology (4)

Track A: Minor in Political Science (20 Credits)

GVT 276 Introduction to Political Theory (4)

One of the following:
GVT 223 American Political Institutions OR
GVT 243 American Constitutional Law OR
GVT 261 Theories and Practice of International Relations OR
GVT 281 Introduction to Comparative Government (4)
and
GVT Elective (4)

Track B: Minor in American Politics and Government (20 Credits)

GVT 223 American Politics and Institutions (4)

One of the following:
GVT 243 American Constitutional Law (4)
GVT 355 American Parties and Politics (4)
and
GVT Elective (4)

Track C: Minor in Politics, Law, and the Courts (20 Credits)

GVT 243 American Constitutional (4)
GVT 244 Civil Liberties (4)
GVT Elective (4)

Track D: Minor in International Affairs (20 Credits)

GVT 261 Theory and Practice of International Relations (4)
GVT 281 Introduction to Comparative Politics (4)
GVT Elective from group A – Country/Area Studies or group B – Issues (4)

NOTE: The department offers all core requirements for the majors and minors at least once every academic year, but does not offer all of the core requirements each semester. Track requirements are also taught frequently but may only be offered in alternate years. Students are advised to complete track requirements as they are offered, and to make these courses, rather than electives, their first priority.