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2015-2016 University Catalog
Government and International Politics, BA
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Banner Code: PP-BA-GVIP
Web: School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see Academic Policies .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program in Biodefense , International Commerce and Policy , Political Science or Public Administration , or Public Policy . See each listing for specific requirements.
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Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees , including Mason Core requirements. Students pursuing a BA in Government and International Politics must complete additional requirements for the BA degree in the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs .
Students pursuing this degree must complete 43 credits in GOVT and earn a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course applied to the major.
Students pursuing a BA in Government and International Politics and wishing to narrow their focus may choose to concentrate in one of four government fields listed below or complete a higher credit concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
BA with or without government concentration
Five core courses (16 credits)
One senior seminar (3 credits) chosen from:
Government Field Study (24 credits)
Students complete the degree by taking eight advanced government field courses (24 credits), with or without a government concentration. Students may complete a government concentration (five courses) in one field, then complete one course in each of the remaining fields to satisfy this requirement. Students who do not pursue a government concentration may choose 24 credits from the advanced government field courses listed below (with restriction) for a broader learning experience.
All students must take at least one course (3 credits) from each of the lists of advanced field courses. Concentrations (0-15 credits)
Students may partially satisfy the government field focus requirement by completing five courses (15 credits) in any one (1) approved concentration as described below.
Students pursuing a government concentration will complete the degree by taking one course (3 credits) in each of the remaining three fields, chosen from the lists of advanced field courses shown below, to complete a total of 24 credits of field courses.
GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 may not be used to fulfill a requirement for a concentration.
▲Concentration in American Politics (AMP)
Five courses (15 credits) chosen from:
- GOVT 301-319
- GOVT 401-419
▲Concentration in Political Theory and Law (PTL)
Five courses (15 credits) chosen from:
- GOVT 320 - 329
- GOVT 420 - 429
- GOVT 446
- GOVT 470-472
▲Concentration in International and Comparative Politics (ICOM)
Five courses (15 credits) chosen from:
- GOVT 330 - 349
- GOVT 430 - 449
▲Concentration in Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
Five courses (15 credits) chosen from:
- GOVT 350 - 369
- GOVT 450 - 469
Advanced government field courses (9-24 credits)
Students may complete the degree without a concentration by taking eight courses (24 credits) of advanced field courses, to include at least one course (3 credits) from each of the four government fields listed below.
Up to 3 credits of GOVT 480 may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior approval of the internship faculty advisor. Up to 6 credits of GOVT 496 may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior approval of the instructor and chair. GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Students who are pursuing a concentration in one field must take at least one course from each of the other three fields to complete the degree.
Public policy and administration
International and comparative politics
BA with non-government concentration
▲ Concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
Five core courses (16 credits)
One senior seminar (3 credits) chosen from:
Government Field Study (24 credits)
Students complete the following coursework: One course (3 credits) in American Politics chosen from:
- GOVT 301 - 319
- GOVT 401 - 419
One course (3 credits) in Political Theory and Law
One course (3 credits) in International and Comparative Politics
- GOVT 330 - 349
- GOVT 430 - 449
Two courses (6 credits) in Public Policy and Administration
Three courses (9 credits) of additional upper level GOVT courses
Additional Concentration Courses (24 credits)
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors. Students majoring in government and international politics may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 in their major programs. Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
SPGIA Requirements in Addition to Mason Core Above
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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