Political Science Curriculum Worksheet (2016-2017)
Political Science Curriculum Worksheet (2016-2017) Bachelor of Science
This worksheet outlines required courses for this major. Students are expected to be familiar with general education and major-specific requirements for their intended major as outlined in the Clemson Undergraduate Announcements. Additionally, students must satisfy any Tri-County prerequisites for the courses below. Students must earn 30 credits at Tri-County and a 2.5 GPA during their Bridge year to complete Bridge program requirements. If any of the following requirements are met through dual enrollment and/or AP/IB credit or students wish to enroll in other courses, consult the Undergraduate Announcements and the Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge academic requirements. These worksheets are supplemental planning aids and are for informational purposes only.
General Education Requirements Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Communication 1. English Composition-3-6 credits
ENG 103 or ENG 101 + ENG 102
ENGL 1030 or ENGL 1999 + 1030
2. Oral Communication ***
SPC 200 or SPC 205
COMM 1500 or COMM 2500
B. Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological Literacy 1. Mathematics-6-8 credits
Select one sequence of courses from the following: MAT 130 & 230 MAT 140 & 141
Select one sequence of courses from the following: MATH 1020 & 2070 MATH 1060 & 1080
2. Natural Science w/ Lab-8credits
Select two courses from the following: AST 101, AST 102, BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 105, CHM 106, CHM 107, CHM 110, CHM 111, PHS 102, PHY 201, or PHY 202
Select two courses from the following: ASTR 1010/1030, ASTR 1020/1040, BIOL 1030/1050, BIOL 1040/1060, BIOL 1200/1230, CH 1050, CH 1060, CH 1010, CH 1020, PHSC 1080, PHSC 1070, PHYS 2070/2090, or PHYS 2080/2100
1. Literature-3 credits
Select one course from the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, or ENG 220
Select one course from the following: ENGL 2120, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2140, or ENGL 2150
2. Non-Literature ***
Select one course from the following: PHI 101, PHI 105, or PHI 110
Select one course from the following: PHIL 1010, PHIL 1020, or PHIL 1030
C. Arts & Humanities
D. Social Sciences
Will be satisfied when PSC 201 and Economics course taken at Clemson or Tri-County are completed.
E. Cross-Cultural Awareness
Will be satisfied when PSC 220 is completed.
F. Science and Technology in Society ***
Select one course not chosen above: BIO 209, CHM 106, CHM 107, HIS 122, or HSS 205
Select one course not chosen above: ENSP 2000, CH 1050, CH 1060, HIST 1220, or STS 1010
Note: if CHM 106 or CHM 107is chosen for this requirement, it can also count as the Natural Science w/lab requirement for graduation. Another course from the Additional Course Options listed on the back of this worksheet can be taken instead of the Natural Science w/lab course.
Major-Specific Requirements
Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Political Science-6 credits
PSC 201 PSC 220
POSC 1010 POSC 1020
B. Foreign Language-6-8 credits
Take two courses from one of the following languages: SPA 101, 102, 201*, 202 FRE 101, 102, 201*, 202
Two semesters (through 2020) in the same modern language are required for graduation.
*201 is most recommended as first course since 101 & 102 will only count as elective credit in major. The students will complete POSC 1030 and POSC 1990 at Clemson.
Note: Advising worksheets are supplemental planning aids. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and meet degree requirements as stated in the applicable Undergraduate Announcements. For additional information about this worksheet, contact Dr. Adam Warber ([email protected]).
Suggested Political Science (BS) Core Courses Sequence TCTC Course ENG 101 or ENG 103 MAT 130 or MAT 140 PSC 201 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #11 Total Hours: 16-17
Fall Semester
Clemson Course ENGL 1999 or ENGL 1030 MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 POSC 1010 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #11
Spring Semester TCTC Course Clemson Course ENG 102 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 ENGL 1030 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 MAT 230 or MAT 141 MATH 2070 or MATH 1080 PSC 220 POSC 1020 Foreign Language1 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #21 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #21 Total Hours: 14-15
Additional Course Options for Political Science (BS) Majors TCTC Course ECO 211 ECO 210 MAT 120 SPC 200 or SPC 205 Arts & Hum. (Non-Lit.) Requirement3 STS Requirement4 1
Clemson Course ECON 2110 ECON 2120 STAT 2300 COMM 1500 or COMM 2500 Arts & Hum. (Non-Lit.) Requirement3 STS Requirement4
See Political Science BS curriculum worksheet for suggested courses to fulfill this requirement.
2
If ENG 101 + 102 is taken for English Composition requirement, ENG 102 should be taken instead of the Arts & Humanities (Lit.) requirement. 3
PHI 101 (PHIL 1010), PHI 105 (PHIL 1020), or PHI 110 (PHIL 1030)
4
BIO 209 (ENSP 2000), CHM 106 (CH 1050), CHM 107 (CH 1060), HIS 122 (HIST 1220), HSS 205 (STS 1010)
Any student with dual enrollment or AP/IB credit for any of the above mentioned courses should consult pages 83-84 of the Undergraduate Announcements and Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge program requirements.
This worksheet outlines required courses for this major. Students are expected to be familiar with general education and major-specific requirements for their intended major as outlined in the Clemson Undergraduate Announcements. Additionally, students must satisfy any Tri-County prerequisites for the courses below. Students must earn 30 credits at Tri-County and a 2.5 GPA during their Bridge year to complete Bridge program requirements. If any of the following requirements are met through dual enrollment and/or AP/IB credit or students wish to enroll in other courses, consult the Undergraduate Announcements and the Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge academic requirements. These worksheets are supplemental planning aids and are for informational purposes only.
General Education Requirements Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Communication 1. English Composition-3-6 credits
ENG 103 or ENG 101 + ENG 102
ENGL 1030 or ENGL 1999 + 1030
2. Oral Communication ***
SPC 200 or SPC 205
COMM 1500 or COMM 2500
B. Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological Literacy 1. Mathematics-6-8 credits
Select one sequence of courses from the following: MAT 130 & 230 MAT 140 & 141
Select one sequence of courses from the following: MATH 1020 & 2070 MATH 1060 & 1080
2. Natural Science w/ Lab-8credits
Select two courses from the following: AST 101, AST 102, BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 105, CHM 106, CHM 107, CHM 110, CHM 111, PHS 102, PHY 201, or PHY 202
Select two courses from the following: ASTR 1010/1030, ASTR 1020/1040, BIOL 1030/1050, BIOL 1040/1060, BIOL 1200/1230, CH 1050, CH 1060, CH 1010, CH 1020, PHSC 1080, PHSC 1070, PHYS 2070/2090, or PHYS 2080/2100
1. Literature-3 credits
Select one course from the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, or ENG 220
Select one course from the following: ENGL 2120, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2140, or ENGL 2150
2. Non-Literature ***
Select one course from the following: PHI 101, PHI 105, or PHI 110
Select one course from the following: PHIL 1010, PHIL 1020, or PHIL 1030
C. Arts & Humanities
D. Social Sciences
Will be satisfied when PSC 201 and Economics course taken at Clemson or Tri-County are completed.
E. Cross-Cultural Awareness
Will be satisfied when PSC 220 is completed.
F. Science and Technology in Society ***
Select one course not chosen above: BIO 209, CHM 106, CHM 107, HIS 122, or HSS 205
Select one course not chosen above: ENSP 2000, CH 1050, CH 1060, HIST 1220, or STS 1010
Note: if CHM 106 or CHM 107is chosen for this requirement, it can also count as the Natural Science w/lab requirement for graduation. Another course from the Additional Course Options listed on the back of this worksheet can be taken instead of the Natural Science w/lab course.
Major-Specific Requirements
Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Political Science-6 credits
PSC 201 PSC 220
POSC 1010 POSC 1020
B. Foreign Language-6-8 credits
Take two courses from one of the following languages: SPA 101, 102, 201*, 202 FRE 101, 102, 201*, 202
Two semesters (through 2020) in the same modern language are required for graduation.
*201 is most recommended as first course since 101 & 102 will only count as elective credit in major. The students will complete POSC 1030 and POSC 1990 at Clemson.
Note: Advising worksheets are supplemental planning aids. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and meet degree requirements as stated in the applicable Undergraduate Announcements. For additional information about this worksheet, contact Dr. Adam Warber ([email protected]).
Suggested Political Science (BS) Core Courses Sequence TCTC Course ENG 101 or ENG 103 MAT 130 or MAT 140 PSC 201 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #11 Total Hours: 16-17
Fall Semester
Clemson Course ENGL 1999 or ENGL 1030 MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 POSC 1010 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #11
Spring Semester TCTC Course Clemson Course ENG 102 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 ENGL 1030 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 MAT 230 or MAT 141 MATH 2070 or MATH 1080 PSC 220 POSC 1020 Foreign Language1 Foreign Language1 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #21 Natural Sci. w/lab Course #21 Total Hours: 14-15
Additional Course Options for Political Science (BS) Majors TCTC Course ECO 211 ECO 210 MAT 120 SPC 200 or SPC 205 Arts & Hum. (Non-Lit.) Requirement3 STS Requirement4 1
Clemson Course ECON 2110 ECON 2120 STAT 2300 COMM 1500 or COMM 2500 Arts & Hum. (Non-Lit.) Requirement3 STS Requirement4
See Political Science BS curriculum worksheet for suggested courses to fulfill this requirement.
2
If ENG 101 + 102 is taken for English Composition requirement, ENG 102 should be taken instead of the Arts & Humanities (Lit.) requirement. 3
PHI 101 (PHIL 1010), PHI 105 (PHIL 1020), or PHI 110 (PHIL 1030)
4
BIO 209 (ENSP 2000), CHM 106 (CH 1050), CHM 107 (CH 1060), HIS 122 (HIST 1220), HSS 205 (STS 1010)
Any student with dual enrollment or AP/IB credit for any of the above mentioned courses should consult pages 83-84 of the Undergraduate Announcements and Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge program requirements.
