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PSCI 492 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., nine credits in political science courses numbered at the 300- or 400-level and consent of instr. Research in fields appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Undergraduate.

Political Science B.A.

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Degree Specific Credits: 37 Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0 Catalog Year: 2018-2019 Note: Students pursuing a general political science degree must take a minimum of 37 credits of political science, including one 300-400 level course in four of the five major fields. 21 of the 37 credits must be in upper-division courses. No more than 7 credits of PSCI 492 and PSCI 498 combined may count toward the 37 required credits. A maximum of 60 PSCI credits can count towards the Political Science Major. An internship is strongly recommended. General Education Requirements Information regarding these requirements can be found in the  General Education Section of the catalog.  Summary

Political Science B.A. - American Politics

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Degree Specific Credits:  37 Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0 Catalog Year: 2018-2019 Notes: Students majoring in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics option must take a minimum of 37 credits of political science, including one 300-400 level course in four of the five major fields. 21 of the 37 credits must be in upper-division courses. No more than 7 credits of PSCI 492 and PSCI 498 combined may count toward the 37 required credits. A maximum of 60 PSCI credits can count towards the Political Science Major. Students can use the same 300/400 course to fulfill both an upper-division field requirement and the degree electives for the concentration, but they cannot double-count the course credits.  An internship is strongly recommended. General Education Requirements Information regarding these requirements can be found in the  General Education Section of the catalog.  Summary

Political Science B.A. - Public Administration and Public Policy

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Degree Specific Credits:  37 Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0 Catalog Year: 2018-2019 Note: Students majoring in Political Science with an concentration in Public Administration and Public Policy must take a minimum of 37 credits of political science, including one 300-400 level course in four of the five major fields. 21 of the 37 credits must be in upper-division courses. No more than 7 credits of PSCI 492 and PSCI 498 combined may count toward the 37 required credits. A maximum of 60 PSCI credits can count towards the Political Science Major. Students can use the same 300/400 course to fulfill both an upper-division field requirement and the degree electives for the concentration, but they cannot double-count the course credits. A legislative or administrative internship is strongly recommended. General Education Requirements Information regarding these requirements can be found in the  General Education Section of the catalog. 

Political Science B.A. - Public Law

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Degree Specific Credits:  37 Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0 Catalog Year: 2018-2019 Note: Students majoring in Political Science with an concentration in Public Law must take a minimum of 37 credits of political science, including one 300-400 level course in four of the five major fields. 21 of the 37 credits must be in upper-division courses. No more than 7 credits of PSCI 492 and PSCI 498 combined may count toward the 37 required credits. A maximum of 60 PSCI credits can count towards the Political Science Major. Students can use the same 300/400 course to fulfill both an upper-division field requirement and the degree electives for the concentration requirements, but they cannot double-count the course credits.  An internship is strongly recommended. General Education Requirements Information regarding these requirements can be found in the  General Education Section of the catalog.  Summary

Political Science-History B.A.

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This major is intended solely for students who want to be licensed to teach history, government, and one additional social science at the middle and high school levels. Individuals interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a degree in the content area they want to teach plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Individuals must complete the teaching track within that degree program, which may contain different course requirements than the academic major since the sequence of courses is designed to meet state standards. Upon completion of the degree program with the teaching track and the secondary licensure program, one will be eligible for a standard Montana teaching license in this content area. Secondary Education Licensure Program Licensure Degree Requirements