MAJORS/COURSES International Relations Politics Spring/Fall Courses Course Descriptions CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS FACULTY INTERNSHIPS CAREERS USEFUL LINKS NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS POLITICS Politics:  Politics The major in Political Science introduces students to the main themes, issues and questions of the academic study of political science, and rests upon two related bases. The first of these is to provide training in the four sub-fields of political science, which include American Government, International Relations, Comparative Government and Political Theory. Second, courses pay attention to the normative and philosophical dimensions of politics and public policy. Course Requirements: Students must take a minimum of 10 courses, listed below. PO101 The Problem of Freedom PO102 American Government PO104 Comparative Politics PO106 International Relations PO203 Political Science Research Methods PO208 Elements of Political Theory: Classical and Medieval or PO209 Elements of Political Theory: Modern PO478 Senior Seminar I PO479 Senior Seminar II Two electives, taken from any of the other courses offered by the department. Washington Internship and Study Abroad: Students are strongly encouraged to gain real political experience during their undergraduate years through study abroad, travel and internships. Senior Comprehensive Examination: All students must take a written and oral comprehensive exam in their senior year. Course Sequence: Freshman Year Humanities I Humanities II   Freshman English 103 Freshman English 104   Science Science   Language Language   Politics 101 Politics 104       Sophomore Year Humanities III Humanities IV   Philosophy/Theology Philosophy/Theology   Language Language   Politics 102 Politics Elective   Politics 106 Politics 203       Junior Year Philosophy/Theology Philosophy/Theology   Politics 208 or 209 Politics Elective   Elective Elective   Elective Elective   Elective Elective       Senior Year Philosophy/Theology Philosophy/Theology   Politics 478 Politics 479   Elective Elective   Elective Elective   Elective Elective
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