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HISTORY-POLITICAL SOCIAL SCIENCESProfessor Bradford W. Deel, J.D., Program DirectorThe History-Political Science dual program produces graduates who lead ourgovernmental and legal institutions. Students are prepared for a life of productive workin governmental agencies, in legal careers (after law school), and in higher education.They are prepared for a life of enlightened living through integration of the University'sGeneral Education Outcomes throughout the curriculum. They are prepared for a life ofcommunity involvement through an internship and a Senior Thesis tied to the internship.Admission RequirementsStudents must gain general admission to the University of Charleston. A visit tothe campus to meet with Admissions personnel and program faculty is stronglyencouraged.Program OutcomesThe graduate will:1.Evaluate political phenomena using political science concepts and theories.2.Apply historical and global perspectives to political problems and policyissues;3.Formulate research hypotheses using current social science research tools;and4.Demonstrate a breadth of historical knowledge with depth in a limited area.What You Will StudyThis course of study is a unique and interdisciplinary degree. A dual major inHistory and Political Science will focus on the development of institutions and ideas, therole of significant historical and political actors, and the cultural values and structuresthat shape society. Graduates will be prepared to engage and explore the problems thatimpact our global society.All History-Political Science dual program students must satisfy the 120-credithour requirement for graduation. Students must also, when constructing their plan ofstudy, meet the University of Charleston general curriculum requirements. Theseadditional hours may be used to earn a second major, if the student so desires.University requirements, the History-Political Science curriculum, and the minorin History are outlined in the tables below.189Return to Table of Contents

Bachelor of Arts in History-Political ScienceHistory-Political Science Requirements - 45-54 Credit HoursHIST 211World Cultures I3 creditsHIST 212World Cultures II3 creditsHIST 251Foundations of the American Republic3 creditsHIST 252Contemporary America3 creditsHIST 354Civil War and Reconstruction3 creditsHIST 360History of War3 creditsHIST 371History of the Middle East3 creditsPOLS 101American National Government3 creditsPOLS 102State and Local Government3 creditsPOLS 200Foundations of Public Policy3 creditsPOLS 210 ORComparative GovernmentIntroduction to Political Philosophy3 creditsPOLS 300Political Science Research Methods3 creditsPOLS 400Senior ThesisPOLS 492InternshipMATH 120Intermediate Algebra (or higher MATH)3 creditsGEOG 303World Geography3 creditsPOLS 2303 credits3-11 creditsAdditional RequirementsEach graduating major in the program must complete and pass acomprehensive examination in their final semester.Completing a Double MajorHistory-Political Science dual program majors are encouraged to double majorwith other programs in the broader university community. Double majors must completeall requirements for BOTH majors, with the exception that a single senior thesis isrequired. Students choosing a double major and who choose to do a senior thesis orproject outside of the History-Political Science dual program, must consult with programfaculty on the nature of the outside project. The Program expects that a senior thesiscompleted as part of a double major with a Program degree will engage the discipline in ameaningful way.190Return to Table of Contents

HISTORY MINORThe Minor in History requires 18 hours. Students must choose three of four 200level courses listed below and three of four listed 300 level courses listed below.History Minor - 18 Credit HoursAvailable CoursesHIST 211World Cultures I3 creditsHIST 212World Cultures II3 creditsHIST 251Foundations of the American Republic3 creditsHIST 252Contemporary America3 creditsHIST 354Civil War and Reconstruction3 creditsHIST 360History of War3 creditsHIST 371History of the Middle East3 creditsGEOG 303World Geography3 creditsInternshipsConsistent with the mission of the University of Charleston to educate eachstudent for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement,faculty recognize that only part of a student’s education occurs in the classroom. Allstudents majoring in Political Science, regardless of their concentration, are required tocomplete an internship related to their discipline. Most students will complete the 12credit hourE.A.G.L.E. Internship. In extraordinary circumstances, the Program Directormay waive the 12-hour E.A.G.L.E. Internship requirement and permit a student tosubstitute an internship with a minimum of 3 credit hours. Internships are subject to thefollowing guidelines: 40 hours of work in the internship 1 hour of credit. Students must maintain a daily journal of their activities. Students must submit a 3 to5-page reflection for each 3 hours of creditreceived for internships. Internships are also subject to general University of Charleston guidelines.Contact the Political Science Program Director for additional information regardingthese guidelines191Return to Table of Contents

Standard Four-Year PathFRESHMAN YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERCOMM 101 Freshman Writing I3COMM 102 Freshman Writing II3HIST 251 Found. of American Republic(Social Science Flex)3SPCH 103 Oral CommunicationFundamentals*3Humanities Flex (Recommend HUMN110 Unheard Voices)3HIST 252 Contemporary America(Elective Flex)3MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra (STEMFlex)3STEM Flex (Recommend NSCI 117 WhyScience Matters)3POLS 101 American National Govt.(Social Science Flex)3POLS 102 State and Local Government(Elective Flex)3UNIV 104 College Motivation andSuccess3UNIV 105 Foundations of Character andLeadership3TOTAL CREDITS18TOTAL CREDITS 18*This is not a separate course. Credit is earned during UNIV 104 & 105SOPHOMORE YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERHIST 211 World Cultures I3HIST 212 World Cultures II3POLS 200 Foundations of Public Policy3POLS 210 Comparative Government3HUMN Flex Course (RecommendLiterature)3POLS Concentration orMinor3Minor3Elective3Elective3TOTAL CREDITS152ndMinorTOTAL CREDITS315JUNIOR YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERPOLS 300 Pol. Sci. Research Methods3HIST 354 Civil War and Reconstruction3POLS Concentration or 2nd Minor3GEOG 303 World Geography3HIST 360 History of War3Minor33Minor33Upper level elective3POLS Concentration or2ndMinorMinorTOTAL CREDITS15192Return to Table of ContentsTOTAL CREDITS15

SENIOR YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERUpper level electivePOLS 492 InternshipPOLS Concentration or2nd3POLS 400 Senior Thesis33HIST 371 History of the Middle East3Minor3POLS Concentration orPOLS Concentration or 2nd Minor3MinorElective3TOTAL CREDITS2ndMinor3315TOTAL CREDITS12Three Year PathStudents with exceptional academic qualifications and motivation can finish theHistory-Political Science dual degree program in only three years. Admission to thethree-year path requires approval of the Program Director along with acknowledgementfrom the student that he or she will have a substantial academic workload from the firstsemester and will be required to maintain a substantial academic workloadthroughout the three years.Sample Three-Year PlanFIRST YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERCOMM 101 Freshman Writing I3COMM 102 Freshman Writing II3HIST 251 Found. of American Republic(Social Science Flex)3SPCH 103 Oral CommunicationFundamentals*3Humanities Flex (Recommend HUMN110 Unheard Voices)3HIST 252 Contemporary America(Social Science Flex)3MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra (STEMFlex)3STEM Flex (Recommend NSCI 117Why Science Matters)3POLS 101 American National Govt.(Social Science Flex)3POLS 102 State and Local Government(Social Science Flex)3UNIV 104 College Motivation andSuccess3UNIV 105 Foundations of Character andLeadership318TOTAL CREDITSTOTAL CREDITS*This is not a separate course. Credit is earned during UNIV 104 & 105193Return to Table of Contents18

SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERHIST 211 World Cultures I3HIST 212 World Cultures II3HIST 360 History of War3HIST 354 Civil War and Reconstruction3POLS 200 Foundations of Public Policy3POLS 210 Comparative Government3HUMN Flex Course (RecommendLiterature)3HIST 354 Civil War and Reconstruction3Minor3GEOG 303 World Geography4Minor3Minor3TOTAL CREDITS 18TOTAL CREDITS18SUMMER BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD YEARSPOLS 490 E.A.G.L.E. Internship (12 hours)THIRD YEARFALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTERPOLS 300 Political Science ResearchMethods3POLS 400 Senior Thesis3HIST 360 History of War3HIST 371 History of the Middle East3Upper level elective3Concentration specific e3TOTAL CREDITS 18194Return to Table of ContentsTOTAL CREDITS 18

HIST 211 World Cultures I 3 HIST 212 World Cultures II 3 HIST 360 History of War 3 HIST 354 Civil War and Reconstruction 3 POLS 200 Foundations of Public Policy 3 POLS 210 Comparative Government 3 HUMN Flex Course (Recommend Literature) 3 HIST 354 Civil War and Reconstruc

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