SJSU Catalog

Political Science Department

Minor - Political Science

Students majoring in a wide variety of fields find a minor in political science interesting and useful, providing knowledge and skills that enhance their careers, improve their citizenship and cultivate their minds. The minor appeals especially to students in the other social sciences or in business, journalism or administration of justice, although many others also use the minor to broaden their education. A special department minor advisor helps students customize their programs to support their special interests. The minimum requirements are:

Course Requirements
Lower Division Courses			6
POLS 001 (3) and POLS 002, POLS 003 or POLS 004 (3)
Upper Division Electives			12
Any four political science courses
Total Units:			18