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Courses:
- POLS 101: American Government (4)
- POLS 102: International Relations (4)
- POLS 103: Modern Comparative Politics (4)
- POLS 104: Political Theory (4)
- POLS 105: Political Movements (4)
- POLS 118: Controversial Issues in American Politics (4)
- POLS 206: Criminal Justice System (4)
- POLS 208: Gender, Ethnicity, Class (4)
Also listed as WS 208.
- POLS 212: Sexual Politics (4)
Also listed and described as WS 212.
- POLS 213: Globalization and Poverty (4)
Also listed as WS 213. - POLS 214: The Media and Politics (4)
- POLS 216: Research Methods in Political Science (4)
- POLS 216L: Laboratory for Research Methods
in Political Science (2)
- POLS 217: Politics of the Middle East (4)
- POLS 219: Latin American Politics (4)
- POLS 220: African Politics (4)
- POLS 226: International Law (4)
- POLS 229: British Politics (4)
- POLS 240: Politics of the European Union (4)
- POLS 247: Parties, Elections, and Political Behavior (4)
- POLS 250: Special Topic - Leadership in Africa (4)
- POLS 250: Special Topic - Leadership in Latin America (4)
- POLS 250: Special Topic - Philosophy of Law (4)
- POLS 254: Social and Political Philosophy (4)
Also listed and described as PHIL 254.
- POLS 255: State and Local Government (4)
- POLS 257: The American Presidency (4)
- POLS 258: United States Congress (4)
- POLS 268: Political Socialization (4)
- POLS 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- POLS 303: Contemporary European Politics (4)
- POLS 308: Women and Politics (4)
Also listed as WS 308. - POLS 310: Seminar in American Government (4)
- POLS 314: French Politics (4)
- POLS 315: Anger, Terrorism, and Revolution (4)
- POLS 334: Seminar in International Relations (4)
- POLS 337: Seminar in U.S. Foreign Policy (4)
- POLS 338: National Security Policy (4)
- POLS 345: American Voting Behavior (4)
- POLS 350: Special Topic - Controversial Issues in American Politics (4)
- POLS 350: Special Topic - Seminar in Comparative Politics (4)
- POLS 363: Constitutional Law (4)
- POLS 364: Civil Liberties Law (4)
- POLS 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- POLS 399: Internship (4)
- POLS 450: Departmental Scholar Program (4)
- POLS 480: Senior Thesis (4)
- POLS 490: Senior Honors Thesis (4, 4)
Requirements for a Major in Political Science:
10 courses (42 credits)
- POLS 216: Research Methods (4) and POLS 216L: Research Methods Lab (2)
- Three courses from the American focus (12)
- Three courses from the international focus (12)
Three of the above six courses must be chosen from:
POLS 101: American Government (4)
POLS 102: International Relations (4)
POLS 103: Modern Comparative Politics (4)
POLS 104: Political Theory (4) - Two courses from among 300-level courses in addition to above (8)
- Senior Thesis, honors or non-honors (or one additional 300-level course) (4)
Courses satisfying the American politics focus within the political science major are labeled (A) at the end of the respective course descriptions. Courses satisfying the international relations focus within the major are labeled (I). A few courses are labeled (A or I) because they contain material from both focus areas. These courses can be used to satisfy either area of focus.
Prerequisites:
Courses at the 100
level are open to all students. Students who wish to take courses at the 200 or 300 level should have taken at least one of the following courses: POLS 101, POLS 102, POLS 103, POLS 104, or received permission from the instructor. In addition, courses in economics, history, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and computer science are strongly recommended.
Requirements for a Minor in Political Science:
5 courses (20 credits)
- No more than one course at the 100 level
- Two or more courses at the 200 level
- At least two courses at the 300 level
(Two courses are required in the American and three in international focus or three courses in the American and two in international.)
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"I developed my leadership and competitive skills in an environment where gender wasn't an issue. Never did a class office or team or job opportunity seem off-limits."
Elizabeth
Valk Long '72,
a political science major and former executive vice president of Time Inc.
"One of the greatest strengths of the political science major is that the professors encourage 'intellectual recklessness.' For example, I chose a very controversial topic on which to write my senior honors thesis. When I gave my oral defense, I entertained questions from the department for an hour and a half -- they really grilled me. That was a grueling afternoon, but the exchange of ideas that took place that day was one of the best experiences I have ever had in academics. Even if the professors didn't agree with the arguments I made, they respected my taking an intellectual risk."
Anne Allen
Westbrook '96
"The best choice I made at Hollins was to major in political science. The program has a reputation for being extremely difficult, and that reputation is derived from the fact that the issues concerning society, government, and power are explored from as many angles as possible, with the professors always urging the students to analyze beyond the obvious. The program is well balanced in insisting that all students study both American and international politics. The professors are brilliant, with expertise in international studies -- Korean politics, Canadian politics, and Latin American studies -- and the domestic scene as well, such as welfare law and the presidency. The faculty have also had between them a variety of positions in government, which makes them even more knowledgeable about their subjects, and also enlivens class discussion."
Marla Snitkin '98
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