Degree: Political Science, B.A. - Chapman University

Apr 01, 2025

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Program Learning Outcomes and Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans for B.A. in Political Science.

Students pursuing the B.A. in Political Science are required to:

Maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average in the major.
Earn a grade of “C” or higher in major courses.
Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade.
Complete 21 credits from upper-division courses in the major.
Complete one of our capstone courses ( or ), or another 400 level course with prior approval from department chair.

core requirements (9 credits)

three of the following

POSC 110 - Introduction to American Politics 3 credits
POSC 120 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
POSC 130 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 credits
POSC 212 - Introduction to Public Administration 3 credits

research design/methodology (3 credits)

POSC 201 - Political Research Design 3 credits

political theory (3 credits)

POSC 209 - Introduction to Political Theory 3 credits

upper-division requirements (12 credits)

One 300-level or above course in four of the five designated subfields: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, political theory and public administration and public policy.

electives (12 credits)

No 100-level courses, a maximum of three credits may be taken at the 200-level. Each student must take one of our capstone courses ( or ),

capstone (3 credits)

one of the following (or another 400 level course with prior approval from department chair)

POSC 410 - Seminar in American Politics 3 credits
POSC 420 - Seminar in International Relations 3 credits

total credits 42

American politics

Those studying American government and politics are interested in isolating problems and suggesting solutions regarding American political institutions and processes. Course topics include the presidency, courts, congress, the media, interest groups, political behavior, campaigns and elections, local and state government and policy making.