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International and Comparative Politics Major
Reqs.: International and Comparative Politics Major (B.A.)
All BA or BSc degrees require the completion of a minimum 128 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
For further degree requirements, please see our BA/BSc Requirements Page.
Global Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
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| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 CCE (minimum grade of "C") | Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 CCF (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| CCI 1 | Four Integrative Inquiry Courses (course type CCI) (May not overlap with major, at least one must be at AUP. All courses must be outside the major's disciplinary base.) Freshmen satisfy CCI courses as follows: FirstBridge (two courses) and two additional CCI courses outside the major discipline. FirstBridge courses may not replace major requirements. Transfer students satisfy CCI courses as follows: four CCI courses outside the major discipline; at least one CCI must be taken at AUP. |
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| CCI 2 | ||
| CCI 3 | ||
| CCI 4 | ||
| Math course coded CCM | Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Lab science course coded CCS | Experimental Reasoning | MA1005CCM or higher to be taken before or at the same time |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 48 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO1011 | Foundations of Modern Politics | None |
| PO/PL2003 | Political Philosophy | None |
| PO2015 | Comparative Politics | None |
| PO2031 | World Politics | None |
| PO2050 | Political Analysis | None |
| PO3051 | Global Political Economy | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO/HI3054 | 20th Century Diplomatic History | College Level=Sophomore |
| PO/LW3061 | International Law | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO4090 | Senior Seminar | College Level=Senior |
Tracks are guidelines. Students select three related courses from one or two tracks, or any three courses in consultation with an icp advisor.
World Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PO2012 | Introduction to Political Geography & Geopolitics | None |
| PO3091 or PO4091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 or College Level=Senior |
| PO/PL3021 | Thinking the World: Cosmopolitanism & its Critics | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO2032 | International Institutions | None |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU, and Russia | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3052 | Global Hotspots & Conflict Resolution | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO/HI3060 | War & Peace | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 OR 4 Credits From Range [PO2005GE110 To PO3086] |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO/PL3076 | Kant & Hegel & Beyond | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3078 | War on Terrorism & Origins of Violence | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
Development & Human Rights Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO/GS2005 | The Political Economy of Developing Countries | None |
| PO3091 or PO4091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 or College Level=Senior |
| PO/GS3024 | Politics of Human Rights | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3029 | International Relations in Asia | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3033 | International Politics of the Environment | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3035 | Waters of the Globe | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| EC/PL/ PO3037 | Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy | (EC2010GE110 OR EC2020GE110) AND PO1011GE110 AND (PO2003GE115 OR PL2003GE115) |
| PO/LW3041 | International Human Rights Law | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3052 | Global Hotspots & Conflict Resolution | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3072 | Politics of the Middle East | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
European & US Politics Track
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME (PREREQUISITES) | SEMESTER OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| PO3091 or PO4091 |
Topics (if appropriate) | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 or College Level=Senior |
| PO3043 | European Security: NATO, the EU & Russia | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO/HI3046 | American Foreign Policy | College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 |
| PO3053 | Politics in France | (College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110) AND (FR1200CCF OR FR1300CCI OR FR2100CCI OR FR2200CCI) |
| PO3066 | Billionaireswatch.org | College Level=Junior OR 4 Credits From Range [PO1006GE110 To PO3091] |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
HONORS
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above in ICP courses are eligible for departmental honors. Information on additional upper level requirements can be obtained from the Department Chair.