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2016-2017 University Catalog
Government and International Politics, BA
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Banner Code: PP-BA-GVIP
School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)
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 Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA) .
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 eight 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 any eight advanced government field courses (24 credits), with or without a government concentration. Students may complete a government concentration (four courses) in one field, then complete any four more advanced government field courses 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.
Up to three credits of GOVT 399 and GOVT 480 may be used to fulfill the field course requirement with prior advisor approval. Up to six credits of GOVT 496 may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior advisor approval. GOVT 490 or GOVT 491 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Advanced government field courses include courses numbered GOVT 301-499
Concentrations (0-12 credits)
Students may partially satisfy the field study requirement by completing four courses (minimum 12 credits) in any one (1) approved concentration as described below.
Students pursuing a concentration will complete the degree by taking four courses (minimum 12 credits) within one concentration, chosen from the lists of advanced field courses shown below, to complete a minimum of 24 credits of field courses.
▲Concentration in American Institutions and Processes (AMIP)
▲Concentration in Comparative Politics (CPOL)
▲Concentration in International Political Economy (IPE)
▲Concentration in International Relations (INTR)
▲Concentration in Law, Philosophy and Governance (LPGV)
▲Concentration in Political Analysis (PA)
▲Concentration in Political Behavior and Identity Politics (PBIP)
▲Concentration in Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
▲Individualized Concentration (IND)
Create your own concentration consisting of four upper level courses with Director approval. A minimum of two courses in this concentration must be GOVT.
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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