The political science program at Austin Peay offers a major and two minors, including a minor in International Relations. The major (B.A. or B.S. degree) requires the completion of 33 semester hours (Suggested Program of Study) which include:

• Requirements:

  • American National Government (2010)

  • Introduction to Public Policy (2040)

  • International Politics (2070)

  • Foundations of Political Theory (3000)

  • Methods of Research (3760)

• Electives:

  • 6 upper-level courses from a selection that includes courses in foreign policy, comparative politics, American politics and public law.

• Law courses are offered for those students particularly interested in law school or careers as a paralegal.  These courses may be taken individually as part of the major or as a group in our legal studies concentration (Suggested Program of Study) within the political science major for a total of 51 hours.  Completing the entire legal studies concentration eliminates the need for a minor in another department.  Students who have already completed an Associates degree in paralegal studies can transfer those hours for full credit toward the concentration.
    

  • Introduction to Legal Assistance and Ethics

  • Introduction to Law

  • Torts

  • Legal Research

  • Legal Writing

  • Civil Trial and Appellate Practice

  • American Constitutional Law I

  • American Constitutional Law II

  • Judicial Politics and Behavior

  • Women and the Law

  • Family Law

  • Paralegal Internship
     

  For questions or comments, please email Dr. David Kanervo, Chair