American Government Minor

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Banner Code: AMGV
Web: spgia.gmu.edu

School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)

The minor in American government develops knowledge of the principles, institutions, and behaviors of the American political system.

This program is offered by the Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA) .

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits in government with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

One core course (3 credits):

GOVT 103 - Introduction to American Government Credits: 3

Five elective courses (15 credits) chosen from:

Any course on political institutions: GOVT 301–309
Any course on political behavior GOVT 310–319
Any course from GOVT 409–420

GOVT 344 - American Foreign Policy Credits: 3
GOVT 480 - Internship Credits: 3
(When topic is relevant, 3 credits of GOVT 480 may be applied to the minor with approval of the minor advisor.)

Total: 18 credits

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American Government Minor

Minor Requirements

One core course (3 credits):

Five elective courses (15 credits) chosen from:

Total: 18 credits