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Political Science, Security and Intelligence Studies Concentration, B.A.

Program Overview

The B.A. in Political Science with Concentration in Security and Intelligence Studies encourages students to gain a broad, well-rounded understanding of the ethics, processes, priorities, and outcomes of national security policy, with a focus on the role of information and intelligence in the policymaking process. The concentration is designed to prepare students to work in a wide range of occupations in the government, private, non-profit sectors that deal with national security broadly understood, and for the obligations of state, national, and global citizenship in the 21st century.

Program Contact

Joshua Miller, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Program Director

jmill283@charlotte.edu

Political Science Honors Program

Want to take your education to the next level? Eligible students can apply for the Political Science, B.A. Honors Program for additional coursework to graduate with honors.

Political Science, Security and Intelligence Studies Concentration, B.A. at a Glance

Minimum GPA: 2.0 in POLS courses. Other Requirements: Political Science major. Change of Major form accepted year-round. Students declaring the major should meet with the assigned academic advisor before registering for the next semester. Students who receive an evaluation of Qualified (3) or above on the Advanced Placement examination in American Politics will receive credit for POLS 1511. Students who receive an evaluation of Qualified (3) or above on the Advanced Placement examination in Comparative Politics will receive credit for POLS 1501.

Delivery
Online, On-Campus
Start Date
Fall, Spring
Duration
120 Credit Hours in degree with 30 Credit Hours in major concentration

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