Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

A total of 36 hours is required for a major in political science. These hours must be distributed among the following: Twelve hours from the core courses (see Degree Requirements below for required course list) Twenty-one hours from courses numbered 300 or above; and Three additional hours from any level. NOTE: A grade of C or better is required in all political science courses counted toward the major.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Political Science | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 120 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work. Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA. Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA. Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following: Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language. Completion of Department of Political Science admission course work with grades of "C" or better: Two POLS courses from 1120, 1140, 2110, 2120, 2130, 2140, or 2150.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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