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The Division of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (PPPA) offers innovative majors and minors which explore the ways societies solve social challenges. Our curriculum combines theory and practice, making it an excellent choice if you are interested in current events, public affairs, politics, ethics, human rights, economics, international studies, law and social philosophy. PPPA faculty is committed to our students and to active scholarship. Through small classes, a variety of extracurricular activities and individualized internships, you will have many opportunities to work closely with faculty and the community.

 Undergraduate Programs


Division of Politics, Phil and Pub Affairs

424 West Coast Grocery Building
253-692-4450
ias@uw.edu

 Program of Study: Major: Economics and Policy Analysis


Program Overview

The Economics and Policy Analysis major develops students’ advanced economic reasoning, and applies this to policy-related issues. Students learn to think critically about the nexus between markets and the government, and engage in critical inquiry over policies undertaken by their community governments. Through the sequencing of coursework, students in this major will apply their knowledge and skills to community affairs and local decision-making. The curricular content of this major links students with some of the economic challenges facing Tacoma, South Puget Sound and Washington State. Graduates of this major will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in Health Care Policy, Regional and Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, and Law. They will also be well-positioned to begin mid-level careers in government, policy-related enterprises, and business.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics and Policy Analysis

 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics and Policy Analysis


Credential Overview

The Economics and Policy Analysis major develops students’ advanced economic reasoning, and applies this to policy-related issues. Students learn to think critically about the nexus between markets and the government, and engage in critical inquiry over policies undertaken by their community governments. Through the sequencing of coursework, students in this major will apply their knowledge and skills to community affairs and local decision-making. The curricular content of this major links students with some of the economic challenges facing Tacoma, South Puget Sound and Washington State. Graduates of this major will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in Health Care Policy, Regional and Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, and Law. They will also be well-positioned to begin mid-level careers in government, policy-related enterprises, and business.

Completion Requirements

65 credits

Core Courses (25 credits)

  • TECON 200
  • TECON 201
  • T PHIL 251
  • TMATH 116 (or equivalent), OR TMATH 120 (or equivalent)
  • TWRT 211

Required Core: TECON 310 ( 5 credits)

  • Students must complete a 5-credit seminar class on Economics and Public Policy analysis. The goal of this class is to leave data analysis, and reinforce the analytical tools and theoretical concepts that will underpin all 400-level coursework in the major as well as the capstone. We will also discuss potential employment and graduate school opportunities for graduates in this major. Prerequisites: All courses in section (a).

Upper-Division Courses (35 credits)

  • Students must complete 30 credits of upper-division (300- or 400-level) TECON classes. At least 20 of these credits must be 400-level TECON classes. Please see website for approved list.
  • TECON 480 (5 credits)

Honors Graduation Requirements

  • Students can earn an Honors in Economics and Policy Analysis by graduating with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and completing advanced coursework in economic theory and quantitative analysis. An honors designation demonstrates that a student has achieved a high level of expertise in economic theory and quantitative methods, such as would be expected for someone wishing to pursue graduate studies in economics. To earn Honors, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and supplement the major requirements with the following three courses (with an average GPA of at least 3.0 for the three):
    • TBECON 420: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
    • TBECON 421: Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
    • TBECON 422: Econometrics or
    • TMATH 410: Regression Analysis with Applications

 Program of Study: Major: Law and Policy


Program Overview

The Law and Policy program provides students with a strong liberal arts foundation for the study of law and policy. The interdisciplinary nature of the program invites students to engage with a variety of different perspectives on the social and legal problems facing societies on local, state, national, and global levels. Students in this major develop a deep appreciation for the complex relationships between law, society, culture, and politics.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Law and Policy

 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Law and Policy


Credential Overview

Develops theoretical reasoning and analytical skills for assessing current topics in law and policy. Provides a solid liberal arts foundation for understanding current legal and policy issues in health care, social policy and international development.

Completion Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with the bachelor of arts degree, each student enrolled in the program must complete the following program requirements:


  • Complete all general education requirements not met with transfer courses. See advisor for details.
  • Must meet a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in courses applied to the major.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences course work. Some majors or concentrations may require more.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division course work, including transfer courses and UW Tacoma courses.
  • Complete 5 credits of English composition with a minimum 2.0 grade. This must be completed in a student’s first two quarters at UW Tacoma.
  • Complete the requirements for a major or concentration (minors are optional).
  • No more than 15 elective credits can be taken for a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grade. See advisor for details.
  • Meet with an advisor to complete a graduation application no later than the second week of the quarter in which the student plans to graduate.
  • Law and Policy requires a total of 65 credits as outlined below:
    • Core Courses (35 credits)
      • Foundations
        • Take one of the following:
          • T LAW 150
          • T LAW 215
        • Take one of the following:
          • T PHIL 250
          • T PHIL 251
        • T LAW 363
        • TWRT 211
      • Policy and politics: 5 credits
        • TCOM 481
        • TECON 316
        • TECON 410
        • TECON 418
        • TECON 421
        • TECON 450
        • TECON 470
        • TESC 345
        • T LAW 465
        • TPOL S 202
        • TPOL S 204
        • TPOL S 260
        • TPOL S 322
        • TPOL S 340
        • TPOL S 317
        • TPOL S 343
      • Law and Social Inequality: 5 credits
        • T LAW 348
        • T LAW 452
        • T LIT 433
        • TPOL S 317
        • TPOL S 355
        • TPOL S 343
        • T SOC 465
      • Law in a Global Context: 5 credits
        • T LAW 215
        • T LAW 367
        • T LAW 422
        • T LAW 423
        • T LAW 424
        • TPOL S 203
        • TPOL S 230
        • TPOL S 323
        • TPOL S 360
        • TPOL S 371
        • TPOL S 451
    • Capstone: select one of the options below (5 credits)
      • TPOL S 480
      • TPOL S 496
      • TPOL S 497
      • T LAW 496

Students can earn an Honors in Law and Policy by:

  • graduating with a minimum GPA of 3.50;
  • earning a minimum of 3.0 in TWRT 211; and
  • taking an additional 5 credits of capstone by taking TPOL S 480
  • earning a minimum of 3.5 in both capstones

 Program of Study: Major: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics


Program Overview

Provides an in-depth analytical foundation for politics, philosophy and economics, with a special emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills. Three options: ECONOMICS, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES and POLITICS & PHILOSOPHY.

This program of study leads to the following credentials:
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: International Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: Politics and Philosophy

 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: Economics


Credential Overview

Provides an in-depth analytical foundation for politics, philosophy and economics, with a special emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills. For this option, Economics, is the designated subject.

Completion Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with the bachelor of arts degree, each student enrolled in the program must complete the following program requirements:

  • Complete all general education requirements not met with transfer courses. See advisor for details.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences course work. Some majors or concentrations may require more.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division course work, including transfer courses and UW Tacoma courses.
  • Complete 5 credits of English composition with a minimum 2.0 grade. This must be completed in a student’s first two quarters at UW Tacoma.
  • Complete the requirements for a major or concentration (minors are optional).
  • No more than 15 elective credits can be taken for a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grade. See advisor for details.
  • Meet with an advisor to complete a graduation application no later than the second week of the quarter in which the student plans to graduate.
  • Requires 65 credits total. Reminder: 45 upper-division credits and 45 credits of IAS courses are required for graduation from IAS.
    • Core Courses: 20 credits
      • At least One class from each of the following three lists:
        • Economics Core (List A)
          • TECON 200 or TBECON 220
          • TECON 201 or TBECON 221
        • Philosophy Core (List B)
          • TPOL S 201
          • T PHIL 101
          • T PHIL 240
          • TRELIG 321
        • Politics Core (List C)
          • TPOL S 202
          • TPOL S 203
          • TPOL S 204
          • TPOL S 260
    • Methods Courses : 10 credits
      • T PHIL 250
      • T PHIL 251
    • Capstone/Seminar Course: 5 credits
      • TPOL S 480
      • TLAW 496
      • TPOL S 496 (must be approved)
      • TPOL S 497 (offered in winter quarter)
    • In addition to the above requirements, students choose between one of three separate options: Politics and Philosophy, Economics and International Studies, each of which allows you to specialize in a particular area.
      • Additional requirements specified below.
Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific requirements

  • To fulfill this option, you must take four classes from the list of Economics option classes, as well as two additional classes from either the Politics and Philosophy or Law and Policy options.

 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: International Studies


Credential Overview

Provides an in-depth analytical foundation for politics, philosophy and economics, with a special emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills. For this option, International Studies, is the designated subject.

Completion Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with the bachelor of arts degree, each student enrolled in the program must complete the following program requirements:

  • Complete all general education requirements not met with transfer courses. See advisor for details.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences course work. Some majors or concentrations may require more.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division course work, including transfer courses and UW Tacoma courses.
  • Complete 5 credits of English composition with a minimum 2.0 grade. This must be completed in a student’s first two quarters at UW Tacoma.
  • Complete the requirements for a major or concentration (minors are optional).
  • No more than 15 elective credits can be taken for a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grade. See advisor for details.
  • Meet with an advisor to complete a graduation application no later than the second week of the quarter in which the student plans to graduate.
  • Requires 65 credits total. Reminder: 45 upper-division credits and 45 credits of IAS courses are required for graduation from IAS.
    • Core Courses: 20 credits
      • At least One class from each of the following three lists:
        • Economics Core (List A)
          • TECON 200 or TBECON 220
          • TECON 201 or TBECON 221
        • Philosophy Core (List B)
          • TPOL S 201
          • T PHIL 101
          • T PHIL 240
          • TRELIG 321
        • Politics Core (List C)
          • TPOL S 202
          • TPOL S 203
          • TPOL S 204
          • TPOL S 260
    • Methods Courses : 10 credits
      • T PHIL 250
      • T PHIL 251
    • Capstone/Seminar Course: 5 credits
      • TPOL S 480
      • TLAW 496
      • TPOL S 496 (must be approved)
      • TPOL S 497 (offered in winter quarter)
    • In addition to the above requirements, students choose between one of three separate options: Politics and Philosophy, Economics and International Studies, each of which allows you to specialize in a particular area.
      • Additional requirements specified below.
Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific requirements

  • To fulfill this option, you must take four classes from the International Studies option list, with the option of using up to 5 credits from a study abroad course or one third quarter or higher language course as one of the four option classes.
  • Two additional classes from either the Politics and Philosophy or Economics options are also required.

 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics: Politics and Philosophy


Credential Overview

Provides an in-depth analytical foundation for politics, philosophy and economics, with a special emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills. For this option, Politics and Philosophy, is the designated subject.

Completion Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with the bachelor of arts degree, each student enrolled in the program must complete the following program requirements:

  • Complete all general education requirements not met with transfer courses. See advisor for details.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences course work. Some majors or concentrations may require more.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division course work, including transfer courses and UW Tacoma courses.
  • Complete 5 credits of English composition with a minimum 2.0 grade. This must be completed in a student’s first two quarters at UW Tacoma.
  • Complete the requirements for a major or concentration (minors are optional).
  • No more than 15 elective credits can be taken for a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grade. See advisor for details.
  • Meet with an advisor to complete a graduation application no later than the second week of the quarter in which the student plans to graduate.
  • Requires 65 credits total. Reminder: 45 upper-division credits and 45 credits of IAS courses are required for graduation from IAS.
    • Core Courses: 20 credits
      • At least One class from each of the following three lists:
        • Economics Core (List A)
          • TECON 200 or TBECON 220
          • TECON 201 or TBECON 221
        • Philosophy Core (List B)
          • TPOL S 201
          • T PHIL 101
          • T PHIL 240
          • TRELIG 321
        • Politics Core (List C)
          • TPOL S 202
          • TPOL S 203
          • TPOL S 204
          • TPOL S 260
    • Methods Courses : 10 credits
      • T PHIL 250
      • T PHIL 251
    • Capstone/Seminar Course: 5 credits
      • TPOL S 480
      • TLAW 496
      • TPOL S 496 (must be approved)
      • TPOL S 497 (offered in winter quarter)
    • In addition to the above requirements, students choose between one of three separate options: Politics and Philosophy, Economics and International Studies, each of which allows you to specialize in a particular area.
      • Additional requirements specified below.
Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific requirements

  • To fulfill this option, you must take four classes from the list below, as well as two additional classes from either the International or Economics options.

Additional Information

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will develop a more thorough knowledge of social institutions through focused engagement with both contemporary and enduring social issues.
  • Students will strengthen their analytical skills.
  • Students will develop their ability to write with style and precision.
  • Students will become more competent with quantitative analysis.
  • Students will develop their ethical and logical reasoning, and
  • Students will learn to synthesize and evaluate information through an application of knowledge and methods across different disciplines.

 Program of Study: Minor: Asian Studies


Program Overview

A minor in Asian Studies offers a well-rounded understanding of the countries and cultures of Asia.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Asian Studies

 Minor in Asian Studies


Credential Overview

A minor in Asian Studies offers a well-rounded understanding of the countries and cultures of Asia. You will benefit from this minor if you work or plan to work in businesses dealing with Asia; are interested in applying to graduate studies in history, anthropology or other humanities or social science areas; are a nursing or social work student with a clientele that includes members of the Asian community; or are an education student interested in integrating Asian Studies into their classroom work.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. The Asian Studies minor requires 30 credits to include:

  • Framework Courses: 10 credits from the following
    • TCOM 430
    • TCOM 460
    • TCOM 461
    • TECON 332
    • TECON 362 (formerly TECON 460)
    • T HIST 271
    • T HIST 372
    • T HIST 474
    • T HIST 486
    • TPOL S 203
    • T URB 430
  • Content Courses: 20 credits
    • See Asian Studies minor web page for approved courses on List B: Content courses
    • Credit for study in Asia may count toward credit for course work. See an advisor for details.

 Program of Study: Minor: Economics


Program Overview

The study of economics emphasizes conceptual and analytical thinking. With this minor you will gain a solid understanding of economics and its historical, political, environmental and social contexts.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Economics

 Minor in Economics


Credential Overview

The study of economics emphasizes conceptual and analytical thinking. With this minor you will gain a solid understanding of economics and its historical, political, environmental and social contexts. A student completing a minor in economics should be able to engage in and employ economic reasoning; examine and explain the economics behind current events; or analyze the relationship between economics and other areas of inquiry As an Economics minor, your studies prepare you for careers in teaching, journalism, business and law, as well as for admission to graduate programs in public policy, law, business, international relations, journalism, and related fields.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with cumulative 2.0 GPA. Please see an advisor to discuss details. The Economics minor requires 25 credits to include the following:

  • Core Courses: 10 credits
    • TECON 200 or TBECON 220 (5)
    • TECON 201 or TBECON 221 (5)
  • Upper-Division Courses: 15 credits
    • 15 credits from upper-division courses, (300 - 400 level) from the economics track of Politics, Philosophy and Economics major (PP&E).
    • *Only 5 credits from TBECON 420, TBECON 421 or TBECON 422 may count towards the minor.
      • TBECON 420*
      • TBECON 421*
      • TBECON 422*
      • TBECON 423*
      • TECON 313
      • TECON 316 (formerly TECON 416)
      • TECON 320
      • TECON 321 (formerly TECON 420)
      • TECON 325 (formerly TECON 425)
      • TECON 332
      • TECON 350
      • TECON 360
      • TECON 361 (formerly TECON 461)
      • TECON 362 (formerly TECON 460)
      • TECON 370
      • TECON 394
      • TECON 401
      • TECON 410
      • TECON 417
      • TECON 418
      • TECON 421
      • TECON 430
      • TECON 440
      • TECON 441 (formerly TECON 340)
      • TECON 450
      • TECON 470
      • TECON 480
      • T GEOG 349
      • TPOL S 330
      • TPOL S 460

Additional Information

Note: This minor is not open to students in the Politics, Philosophy and Economics major in SIAS.

 Program of Study: Minor: Human Rights


Program Overview

The Human Rights minor is an option for students who are interested in this rapidly emerging field of study. This is a coordinated tri-campus initiative (UW Tacoma, UW Seattle and UW Bothell). Students benefit from being able to choose from many courses on different campuses, as well as meeting and collaborating with students from other programs. Students may, but are not required to, take courses from more than one campus in order to earn the minor.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Human Rights

 Minor in Human Rights


Credential Overview

The Human Rights minor is an option for students who are interested in this rapidly emerging field of study. This is a coordinated tri-campus initiative (UW Tacoma, UW Seattle and UW Bothell). Students benefit from being able to choose from many courses on different campuses, as well as meeting and collaborating with students from other programs. Students may, but are not required to, take courses from more than one campus in order to earn the minor. Students who may benefit from the minor are: •Applying to law school; •Wanting to work in international human rights NGOs or humanitarian nonprofits; •Wanting to work in government; •Interested in the relationship between culture and international law; •Interested in women's rights as human rights and the impact of the gendered state on women and labor; •Interested in environmental justice issues, environmental law or science in the service of human rights or international humanitarian relief.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. The Human Rights minor requires 25 credits to include the following:

  • Human Rights: 10 credits of courses concerned with human rights (List A) (i.e., as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) as a core concept.
    • T HIST 457
    • T HLTH 520 (3 cr. - requires instructor permission)
    • T LAW 422 (formerly TPOL S 422)
    • T LAW 424 (formerly TPOL S 368)
    • T PHIL 200
    • TPOL S 230 (formerly TPOL S 311)
    • TPOL S 251
    • TPOL S 319 (formerly TPOL S 420)
    • TPOL S 410
    • TPOL S 421
    • TPOL S 448
    • TPOL S 453
  • Human Rights in a Broader Context: 5 credits of courses concerned with human rights in a broad context (List B), e.g. poverty, race/ethnicity, gender.
    • TECON 313
    • TECON 325 (formerly TECON 425)
    • T EGL 419 (formerly T HIST 419)
    • T GEOG 352
    • T HIST 220
    • T HIST 221
    • T HIST 222
    • T HIST 322
    • T HIST 340
    • T HIST 413
    • T HIST 416
    • T HIST 441
    • T LAW 215 (formerly TPOL S 328)
    • T LAW 320 (formerly TPOL S 320)
    • T LAW 348 (formerly TPOL S 348)
    • T LAW 363 (formerly TPOL S 363)
    • T LAW 452 (formerly TPOL S 452)
    • T LIT 320
    • T LIT 324
    • T LIT 425
    • TPOL S 312
    • TPOL S 343 (formerly TPOL S 456)
    • TPOL S 360
    • TPOL S 371
    • TPOL S 435
    • TPOL S 450 (Please Note: Only this variation of TPOL S 450 counts)
    • TPOL S 451
    • T SOC 335
    • T SOC 434
    • T SOC 456
    • T URB 314
    • T URB 316
  • Additional Requirements
    • 10 additional credits from either of the above lists.
    • At least 3 credits (of the 25 required) must be in a human-rights-related internship, practicum, international study abroad or demonstrated equivalent.
      • TIAS 496
      • Important note for students who choose the internship option: Human rights internships have as their primary objective learning about human rights work and facilitating a synthesis between classroom learning and practical engagement. Appropriate human rights internships may be supervised by any University of Washington faculty member. Students who choose this route to fulfill the minor’s requirements must find an appropriate internship and register for TIAS 496. The new Human Rights Minor form must be stapled to the TIAS 496 Internship form when you submit it to SIAS if you want the internship to count for the minor. Be sure to have supervising faculty sign it or your minor may be incomplete.

Additional Information

Students are highly encouraged to take courses from the other two campuses as well as UW Tacoma to complete this minor. The expertise available on all three campuses has the potential to make the experience a richer one, providing more choices for internships and specialization of study within the minor. This information is provided to students who want a summary of the UW Tacoma offerings.

 Program of Study: Minor: Law and Policy


Program Overview

The Law and policy minor examines state-society relations and their effects on public policy and competent government. It will help you understand the law and legal institutions, and the relationship between legal thinking, social institutions, and public policy analysis. The coursework will help equip you for careers in teaching, journalism, business and law. It will also prepare you for graduate programs in public policy, law, business, international studies, journalism and related fields.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Law and Policy

 Minor in Law and Policy


Credential Overview

The Law and policy minor examines state-society relations and their effects on public policy and competent government. It will help you understand the law and legal institutions, and the relationship between legal thinking, social institutions, and public policy analysis. The coursework will help equip you for careers in teaching, journalism, business and law. It will also prepare you for graduate programs in public policy, law, business, international studies, journalism and related fields. Students completing a minor in Law and Policy should be able to engage in and employ sophisticated and logical reasoning; examine and explain the role of law in understanding governing structures and public policies; analyze the relationship between law and policy and other areas of inquiry.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. The Law and Policy minor requires 25 credits to include the following:

  • Core Courses: 10 credits
    • T LAW I; Take one of the following:
      • TLAW 150 
      • TLAW 215 
    • TLAW II; The following courses must be taken:
      • T LAW 363 (formerly TPOL S 363)
  • Elective Courses: 15 credits
    • Take any three of the following: 
      • TLAW 320 (formerly TPOLS 320)
      • TLAW 361 (formerly TPOLS 361)
      • TLAW 465 (formerly TPOLS 465
      • TLAW 452 (formerly TPOLS 452)
      • TLAW 348
      • TLAW 367
      • TLAW 422 (formerly TPOLS 422)
      • TLAW 423 (formerly TPOLS 423)
      • TLAW 424 (formerly TPOLS 368)
      • TLAW 438 (formerly TPOLS 438)
      • TLAW 339 (formerly TEST 339)
      • TLAW 486
      • TECON 316 (formerly TECON 416)
      • TECON 410
      • TECON 450
      • TECON 470
      • TPOL S 321
      • TPOL S 325
      • TPOL S 340
      • TPOL S 353
      • TPOL S 360
      • TPOL S 382
      • TPOL S 400
      • TPOL S 451
      • TPOL S/TSOCWF 425
      • TPHIL 453
      • TPHIL 314
      • TPHIL 414
      • TCOM 454
      • TCOM 465
      • TCOM 481

Additional Information

Note: This minor is not open to students in the Politics, Philosophy and Economics major.

 Program of Study: Minor: Politics


Program Overview

A minor in politics will help you develop a solid understanding of political and social connections, the relations between states and international institutions, and the history of relationships between governments and citizens. This minor fits well with a major in environmental studies, history, communications, business, social work, or urban studies. Students completing a minor in politics will learn to engage in and employ sophisticated theoretical reasoning to analyze issues related to politics; analyze and explain the politics behind current events; investigate the relationship between politics and other areas of inquiry; and discuss and write critically about domestic and international political and social issues. Students with a Politics minor are better prepared for careers in government, law, planning, nonprofit management, community work, diplomacy, business, teaching, journalism and other fields, and better prepared for graduate study in these areas.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Politics

 Minor in Politics


Credential Overview

A minor in politics will help you develop a solid understanding of political and social connections, the relations between states and international institutions, and the history of relationships between governments and citizens. This minor fits well with a major in environmental studies, history, communications, business, social work, or urban studies. Students completing a minor in politics will learn to engage in and employ sophisticated theoretical reasoning to analyze issues related to politics; analyze and explain the politics behind current events; investigate the relationship between politics and other areas of inquiry; and discuss and write critically about domestic and international political and social issues. Students with a Politics minor are better prepared for careers in government, law, planning, nonprofit management, community work, diplomacy, business, teaching, journalism and other fields, and better prepared for graduate study in these areas.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. The Politics minor requires 25 credits to include the following:

  • Core Courses: 10 credits
    • TPOL S 201 (5)
    • TPOL S 202 (5)
    • TPOL S 203 (5)
    • TPOL S 204 (5)
  • Upper-Division Courses: 15 credits, of upper-division 300 - 400 level.

 


Additional Information

Note: This minor is not open to students in the Politics, Philosophy and Economics major in IAS.


Students completing a minor in politics will learn to:

  • Engage in and employ sophisticated theoretical reasoning to analyze issues related to politics;
  • Analyze and explain the politics behind current events;
  • Investigate the relationship between politics and other areas of inquiry;
  • Discuss and write critically about domestic and international political and social issues.

 Program of Study: Minor: Religious Studies


Program Overview

The study of religion deepens our understanding of human nature and engages us in reflection on life’s greatest questions. In the Religious Studies minor, students study various religions and the social implications of their beliefs.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Religious Studies

 Minor in Religious Studies


Credential Overview

The study of religion deepens our understanding of human nature and engages us in reflection on life’s greatest questions. In the Religious Studies minor, students study various religions and the social implications of their beliefs. This minor is for students who: • Want to work in any field related to religion. • Plan to work in a field which brings you in frequent contact with people of different faiths. • Are applying to graduate studies in philosophy, regional studies, or international studies. • Are an Education student interested in integrating religion into their classroom work, or who may work in a religious-affiliated school.

Completion Requirements

All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA.

  • Required Courses: 15 credits
    • TRELIG 105
    • TRELIG 210
    • TRELIG 321
  • Optional Courses: 10 credits must be upper-division 300-400 level coursework.
    • All 10 must be upper-division credits.
    • See the Religious Studies web page for approved list of options for remaining 10 credits.