BA in Government and International Politics
Would you like to learn more about international politics, security or globalization? Do you want to study law? Do you want to learn more about politics in other countries? Or better understand American politics? Government & International Politics explores these and many other questions.
- Requirements in recent Catalog (click here if under a previous Catalog)
- Program Information Sheet (pdf)
- How to declare the major or get more information
We encourage students to complete one or more internships
for academic credit from a host of governmental, nongovernmental, nonprofit,
and for-profit institutions. Our graduates now work
in government (U.S. Congress, Department of State, Department of Commerce), the private
sector (Booz Allen Hamilton), international organizations
(World Bank, European Institute), and nonprofit organizations (American Cancer
Society, The Freedom Forum).
Students should use the following advising resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to access your degree evaluation
- How to avoid Graduation problems (pdf)
- Read the NEW Fall 2007 Catalog Switch Guide (pdf) if you consider switching to Fall 2007 degree requirements; the necessary form is included. Also review the NEW 202 language waiver information (pdf) for students who switched from a previous to the 2007-08 Catalog.
- "Green Sheets" -- Degree Progress Worksheets (pdfs)
Department Honors Program
Qualified students majoring in government and international politics may pursue advanced work leading to graduation with honors from the Department of Public and International Affairs. Those highly qualified students selected for the honors program participate in a two-course sequence, GOVT 491 and 496. To graduate with honors in government and international politics, students must complete these courses with a GPA of at least 3.000.
