UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019 Academic Departments and Programs Political Science and Legal Studies Legal Studies Getting Started (Majors Guide)
Getting Started (Majors Guide)
How to Explore/Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Majors should take a broad range of liberal arts courses in meeting these requirements. Suggested Major and Prerequisite coursesRequired prerequisites: Transfer students should take LEGAL 250 in their first semester on campus and follow the requirements listed below. They cannot take LEGAL 450, the Junior Year Writing Requirement, until they have completed LEGAL 250 and ENGLWRIT 112 (College Writing). How to Declare the MajorStudents can declare when they enter the university or at any time in their UMass career by scheduling an advising appointment via the department website. Transfer Students:Transfers should schedule an advising appointment through the department website as soon as they arrive on campus. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 37 These requirements apply to students entering the University of Massachusetts in Fall 2018 or later. For requirements for earlier entry years see archived Guides to Undergraduate Programs.
Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements? Additional notes:
For further information, contact: Barbara Ciesluk, Thompson 310, ciesluk@polsci.umass.edu Or visit the Department’s website at http://polsci.umass.edu/ |