Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Social Sciences
Political Science
A Political Science undergraduate degree is common for
the following professions: law, journalism, public administration,
medicine, science, politics, and planning. Such
professionals are in constant need of information on and
understanding of the political, legal, governmental, and
public implications of their fields.
At IIT, most political science students devote most of their
attention to American government, urban affairs, or international
and comparative studies. Several faculty conduct
research in and teach the politics and policies of science
and technology. Substantial attention is also devoted to
studying various aspects of the new workplace.
Political science majors are required to complete 36 credits
in political science. There are eight required courses
and four electives, including a senior seminar or “capstone
course” in which students produce a research paper or other
project that demonstrates their interests and skills to potential
employers and/or graduate schools. Majors are also
required to complete an approved course in statistics and
a course in research methods. Additional courses may be
required to prepare students for professional training and
for entrance to fields such as law and medicine.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Required Courses
Credit Hours
Mathematics Requirements 6
Two courses at the level of MATH 119 or above including PSYC 203 or BUS 221
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements 21
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Natural Sciences Requirements 11
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Computer Science Requirement 2
CS 105
Political Science Requirements 24
PS 100*, PS 200, PS/SOC 209, PS 273 or PS/SOC 210, PS 230 or 232, PS 306 or 353,
PS 315, PS 490
Political Science Electives 12
Free Electives 44
Interprofessional Projects 6
Total Hours 126
* Students may substitute SOC 200 or 203.
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