Minor in Political Science

Requirements

To earn a minor in political science, students must complete 15 credits, including the following:

• POL_SC 1100, American Government (3) or an equivalent course
• Additional political science courses totaling 12 credits with at least 6 at the 4000 level
• No more than 3 internship credits may be included and will not count as a 4000 level
• Nine credits must be in residence including 6 at the 4000 level
• A grade of C- or better is required of all political science classes in either a minor or a major with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater
• A minor must be completed and awarded at the same time as the MU undergraduate degree 
• Once an A&S minor is awarded, a student cannot return to MU to complete a major in the same department

To declare a minor in Political Science, fill out the online Minor Declaration Form.