Strategic Thinking for Any Career: Minor in Political Science
Minoring in Political Science offers students a deeper understanding of how governments function, how policies are made, and how power is distributed and exercised across societies. It equips students with the tools to critically analyze political systems, ideologies, and institutions—both domestically and globally. The minor fosters informed citizenship, helping students become more engaged and thoughtful participants in democratic processes.
Beyond career preparation, a Political Science minor enhances essential skills such as critical thinking, persuasive communication, and analytical reasoning. Students learn to evaluate arguments, interpret data, and understand the historical and philosophical foundations of political thought. These skills are transferable across a wide range of professions and academic pursuits. Whether you're majoring in economics, sociology, history, or even STEM fields, adding a Political Science minor can broaden your perspective and deepen your ability to engage with the world’s most pressing issues.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 18 CREDITS
Complete six 3-credit Political Science courses with a grade of C or better, with the following exceptions:
- At least four of these courses must be at the 300-level or above.
- No more than six credits of independent study, internships, or any combination of these may be applied toward the minor.
- The Political Science Seminar 01:790:395 may not be counted toward the minor.
- No more than two Political Science courses (6 credits) that have taken outside of the Rutgers-New Brunswick/Piscataway Political Science Department may be applied to the minor.
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