All government minors must complete the two required core minor requirements, as well as three additional courses in their chosen track (a total of 20 credits/5 courses). 

Core Minor Requirements

GVT 110 Introduction to American Democracy 
GVT 120 Research Methodology 

Track A: Minor in Political Science

GVT 276 Introduction to Political Theory
GVT Elective

And one of the following:
GVT 223 American Political Institutions
GVT 243 American Constitutional Law
GVT 261 Theories and Practice of International Relations 
GVT 281 Introduction to Comparative Government 

Track B: Minor in American Politics and Government

GVT 223 American Politics and Institutions 
GVT Elective

And one of the following:
GVT 243 American Constitutional Law 
GVT 355 American Parties and Politics 

Track C: Minor in Politics, Law, and the Courts

GVT 243 American Constitutional 
GVT 244 Civil Liberties 
GVT Elective 

Track D: Minor in International Affairs

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

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.