Political Data and Research - Minor

The minor in Political Data and Research provides students with opportunities to gain proficiency in quantitative research methodologies, data collection, analysis and interpretation to form evidence-based political decision-making and policy analysis.

Enrollment/Eligibility Criteria

Students majoring in Political Science are not eligible to pursue this minor.

Application Process

Students seeking to declare the minor must complete an application. Application information is available on the Department of Political Science Minors website.

Course List
Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
POLS 206	American National Government	3
POLS 209	Introduction to Political Science Research ¹	3
POLS 308	Game Theoretic Methods in Political Science	3
POLS 309	Polimetrics	3
Select one of the following:		3
POLS 203	Introduction to Political Theory
POLS 229	Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 231	Introduction to World Politics
POLS 233	Politics and Policy in the United States
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

¹: Must be taken before or as a co-requisite with 300- or 400-level courses.

Must make a grade of C or better in all courses.

A minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level.