Political Science Undergraduate Program
The Program
The department offers courses leading to the B.A. in political science. These courses provide understanding of political systems, forms of government, and political processes throughout the world. Political science courses also offer preparation for careers in government, business, law, politics, and education. Advisors are available to help with course selection, degree requirements, internships, career planning, and applications for graduate or law school. Prof. Charles Taylor (535 Major Williams Hall; E-mail clt@vt.edu) is the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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Please note that the options in Environmental Affairs, Global Development, and World Politics and Policy have been discontinued as of March 2008. Students cannot enroll in these options.
Opportunities
Opportunities for undergraduates through the department include honors, internships, the co-op program, study abroad, and student organizations. Among the latter are the Political Science Club, Pi Sigma Alpha (the national honor society in political science), Phi Alpha Delta (a national pre-law society), and a Model United Nations chapter. Check with the department office (531 Major Williams Hall) for details.
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory progress toward a B.A. in Political Science requires the completion of PSCI 1014, 1024 and 2024 within the first 60 credit hours attempted. Students must also maintain a QCA of 2.5 in the major.