Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
The minor consists of required coursework and approved electives. Details are available from the Political Science Department.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| Select from the following: | 9 | |
| U.S. and California Government | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Basic Concepts of Political Thought | ||
| Approved Electives | ||
| Select any 3000-4000 level POLS courses | 9 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |