The Political Science, Public Administration, and Philosophy Department at USI offers bachelor’s degrees in political science and philosophy and a master’s in public administration.
Students pursue a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. The latter, requires 12 hours in a non-English language or demonstration of foreign language proficiency at that level of study.
Political science majors may choose between two concentrations of study, Government, Law, and Diplomacy and Public and Nonprofit Administration.
| Minor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Hours | Courses | Checksheet |
| Cognitive Science | 18 | ||
| Legal Studies | 21 | ||
| Philosophy | 18 | ||
| Political Science | 18 | ||
| Pre-Law | 21 | ||
| Public and Nonprofit Administration | 18 | ||
| Religious Studies | 18 | ||
| Graduate Certificate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Hours | Courses | Checksheet |
| Nonprofit Administration Certificate (graduate) | 12 | ||
| Public Administration Certificate (graduate) | 12 | ||
Core 39
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, undergraduate students must complete the University Core 39. Our core provides the foundation for all baccalaureate degrees at the University of Southern Indiana. A university education prepares individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community by helping students acquire both discipline-specific competence and broader knowledge and skills that reach across disciplines. View the classes included in Core 39 or talk to your advisor for more information.
