Political Science Department

 

Teacher Education Program (Grades 9-12)

Students who major in political science can become certified to teach social studies in secondary schools, grades 9-12. Requirements include admission to, and successful completion of, an approved teacher education program. After declaration of a major in political science, students interested in teacher certification should declare a minor in education in the main office of the School of Education. A student should apply for admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Program the semester he/she is enrolled in EDFS 201 Introduction to Education. For detailed information about admission requirements and the program, review the Teacher Education Program Worksheet (pdf) and visit the Teacher Education Program website.

Interdisciplinary Majors

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Urban Studies

Minors that include POLS courses

African Studies

African American Studies

American Studies

British Studies

Crime, Law, and Society

Environmental Studies

European Studies

French Studies

German Studies

International Studies- Check with Dean Cohen for details

Japanese Studies

Jewish Studies

Russian Studies

Women's and Gender Studies

Other programs of Interest to POLS Majors:
Popular Double Majors and/or Disciplinary minors

Anthropology

Classics

Communications

Economics

English

Hispanic Studies

Historic Preservation

History

International Business & Languages

Philosophy

Psychology

Sociology