PLSC, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 65
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create a plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC Elective (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) |
| Course 3 | ECON 2130 Principles of Economics - Macro (5) | PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) | PLSC Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | Comparative Politics Sub-Field Course (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module II* | Political Theory & Law Sub-Field Course (5) | PLSC Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | International Politics Sub-Field Course (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | PLSC 4220, 4650, or 4360 Core Capstone (5) | PLSC Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | American Politics Sub-Field Course (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) |
| Course 3 | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning