Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Cincinnati offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Gender & Multicultural Politics. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the political world, including the principles of democracy, political science, and the role of gender and multiculturalism in shaping political institutions and policies.

Program Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, which can be completed in four years. The curriculum includes a combination of core courses, electives, and optional co-op experiences.

Core Courses

• ENGL1001: English Composition (C- minimum)
• PD1015: Next Bearcat Lives Here
• POL1001: Understanding the Political World: Democracy and Political Science
• POL1010: Introduction to American Politics
• Foreign Language (3 credits)
• POL1040: Introduction to Political Theory
• POL1080: Introduction to International Relations
• STAT1034: Elementary Statistics I
• A&S First-Year Seminar (3 credits)

Optional Co-op Plan

Students can choose to participate in an optional co-op plan, which requires the completion of three co-op experiences. The co-op plan is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the field of political science.

Concentration in Gender & Multicultural Politics

Students must complete four courses from the list of electives in Gender & Multicultural Politics, which includes:

• POL1027, 1089, 2015, 2076, 2089, 2096, 3012, 3013, 3022, 3063, 3069, 4041 (12 credits)

Capstone Course

Students must complete a capstone course in Gender & Multicultural Politics, which includes:

• POL5165, 5168, 5181, 5190, 5191; WGSS5165, 4181, 4190; EVST5165 (3 credits)

Area of Emphasis

Students can choose to specialize in one of the following areas:

• American Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Political Theory
• International Relations

Optional Courses

Students can choose from a variety of optional courses, including:

• POL1013: Democratic Citizenship
• POL1021: Post-Truth & Fake News: The Challenge for Communication, Politics, & Journalism
• POL1081: Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges
• POL1089: Human Rights & Security: Seeking Balance in a Free Society
• POL1090: Law, Politics, and Society
• POL4004: Feminist Methods & Methodologies
• POL4081: Simulation of Decision-Making in International Organizations
• POL4090: Internship Practicum
• POL4091: Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship
• POL5000: Senior Thesis I
• POL5001: Senior Thesis II

Credit Hours

The minimum number of credit hours required for the program is 120. However, the actual number of credit hours may vary based on previously earned credits and/or the level of placement into required coursework.