The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year.
The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
Overall major courses should include:
at least two courses 300-level or above
one course in American politics
one course in comparative politics / international relations
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First Year
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Issues in Politics (POLI 100)
Introduction to Statistics (MATH 215)
1-2 Politics (POLI) courses at the 200-level
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| Sophomore |
Empirical Research Methods (POLI 202)
Philosophy of Political Inquiry (POLI 203)
1-2 Politics (POLI) courses at the 200-level or above
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| Junior |
Analyzing Politics (POLI 303)
2-3 major courses with at least 1 course 300–level or above, which can include more than one POLI30
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| Senior |
Senior Research Seminar (POLI 497, fall)
2-3 courses to complete the major. |
Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year.
The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
Overall major courses should include:
at least two courses 300-level or above
one course in American politics
one course in comparative politics / international relations
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First Year
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| Sophomore |
Issues in Politics (POLI 100)
Empirical Research Methods (POLI 202)
Philosophy of Political Inquiry (POLI 203)
Introduction to Statistics (MATH 215)
Possibly, one additional 200-level course, recommended |
| Junior |
Analyzing Politics (POLI 303)
3 major courses including at least 1 course 300 – level or above, which can include more than one POLI 303
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| Senior |
Senior Research Seminar (POLI 497, fall)
2-3 courses to complete the major. |
Planning Recommendations:
- The Issues in Politics (POLI 100, any topic) should be completed in the first year; sophomore year at the latest.
- In order to prepare for upper-level work, Empirical Research Methods (POLI 202) and Philosophy of Political Inquiry (POLI 203) should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
- Students must complete Introduction to Statistics (MATH 215) and Empirical Research Methods (POLI 202) before taking Analyzing Politics (POLI 303).
- We encourage students to take multiple POLI 303 courses to develop both their understanding of various subfields and their research skills.
- Please note that students should choose major electives to ensure they complete:
- two major courses at the 300 - level or higher
- one course in American politics
- one course in comparative politics /international relations
- For students that study abroad, make sure that those courses can be counted toward the Politics major.