Political Science - Public Administration/Public Policy

Freshman Year-Fall
LCT140 First Year Seminar 3
E120 English Composition 3
PS102 American National Government (Area HS) 3
Disciplinary Studies/Oral Communication Req. 3
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
15 Credits

Freshman Year-Spring
ID160 Artscore 2
ST132 Reasoning With Statistics (Area QS) 3
PS250 Fundamentals of Public Administration 3
Disciplinary Studies/Oral Communication Req. 3
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
17 Credits

Sophomore Year-Fall
LCT225 Portraits/Virtuous Life (or Spring semester) 3
PS313 International Politics 3
PS352 Planning, Budgeting & Control or PS353 3
PS305 Political & Social Thought II 4
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
16 Credits

Sophomore Year-Spring
PS242 Logic of Analysis 3
PS Public Policy/Public Administration 3
PS 320 Comparative Politics 3
PS304 Political & Social Thought I 3
Elective 3
15 Credits

Junior Year-Fall
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
PS342 Field Methods 4
LCT375 Global Issues 3
PS371-379 Public Policy and Administration 3
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
16 credits

Junior Year-Spring
Internship
15Credits

Senior Year-Fall
LCT475 Capstone 3
Disciplinary Studies Course 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
15 Credits

Senior Year-Spring
PS461 Seminar 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
15 Credits

The above paradigm is one example of how the major can be completed. Students may use their elective credits to explore other majors or to enroll in skill-building courses in mathematics, reading, writing and/or study skills. With planning, students may use these credits to complete a minor, enroll in a practicum or internship, or study abroad. It is the responsibility of the student to complete all major and university requirements. Please refer to the university catalog for additional information regarding this major. Course title and content is subject to change. Not all courses are offered each semester or year. Please consult with your major advisor for the most current information.

▪Students enrolled in the Lasallian Honors Program should consult the program director for the appropriate sequence of courses.