PLSC, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
  • Credits in Major: 65
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

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

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module II* (5) PLSC 2000, 2300, 2500, or 2600 (5) ECON 2130 Principles of Economics - Macro (5)
Course 3 UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) Political Theory & Law Sub Field Course (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 Comparative Politics Sub-Field Course (5) PLSC Elective* (5) PLSC 4220, 4650, or 4360 Core Capstone (5)
Course 2 American Politics Sub-Field Course (5) International Politics Sub-Field Course (5) PLSC Elective* (5)
Course 3 PLSC Elective (5) UCOR Module III* (5) General Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

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