The Political Science major examines American political institutions, constitutional law, the dynamics of international politics, and the perennial normative questions of political life. The Political Science major provides students with a wider range of employment opportunities and prepares them for entering law and other professional schools and graduate programs. Political Science is a gateway into federal and state government employment and many degree recipients move into the workforce of large institutions such as healthcare systems, education, transportation, state and local governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
General Education
I. LMU Specific Courses
II. Communication
III. Ethics, Fine Arts, History, or Humanities
IV. Behavioral/Social Sciences
V. History
VI. Mathematics
(see Mathematics Placement)
VII. Natural Sciences/Physical Sciences
*LMU requires all first-time freshmen students with less than 15 credits of college credit to complete UACT 100. This credit does not include AP, CLEP, or Dual-enrollment credit.
The Political Science Major
Required Courses
Collateral Requirement: ENGL 240/250
Political Science Electives
Choose four of the following courses: