Political Science ,Minor
Democracy, International, Policy, Security, government, law, politics
Do you have an interest in understanding how political systems work? Explore power, politics and important public issues in the U.S. and abroad.
In the minor program in political science, students gain exposure to the skills and knowledge that help them participate effectively as citizens in a democratic political system and flourish in the rapidly developing globalization of the world's political institutions, cultures and economies.
The program provides students with an introduction to the tools and skills necessary to link theory with contemporary problems and issues.
Courses in constitutional law or that cover the U.S. Supreme Court as part of the minor can benefit those interested in law school.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in political science consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements.
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6 Credit
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Grade:C
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Upper Division
POS Elective
No more than three credit hours of POS 484 Internship and three credit hours of POS 499 Individualized Instruction may be applied to the minor.
12 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in political science; BS in politics and the economy; BA in business (global politics); BA and BS in international relations
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with the minor in political science are able to analyze political events and government processes, and communicate effectively to stakeholders. These competencies benefit them as they pursue careers in government, public policy, advocacy or international relations.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
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