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Philosophy and Political Science

Overview

Official Name of Program

Philosophy and Political Science

Plan Code

PHLPOL-BA

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Interdisciplinary

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

BA - Bachelor of Arts

HEGIS Code

1509.00

NYSED Program Code

34913 - PHLPOL-BA

CIP Code

38.0199

Career Professional Development Activities
Students are encouraged to complete the following milestones as part of their preparation for future careers or advanced education. A member of your Success Team can help you schedule these activities at the appropriate times to keep you on track for both academic and professional success.

Requirements

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 120 credits
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Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0
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Earn at least 30 credits

In Residence at the College of Staten Island

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Earn at least 90 credits

Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses

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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0682881
    OR     0680811

Students who enter the College with fewer than six credits are required to complete the non-credit College Life Unit Experience Program (CLUE) or complete a one-credit orientation course (SPD 101: Issues in College Life, or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation.) Students are expected to complete this requirement during their first semester or prior to the completion of 12 equated credits.

To satisfy this requirement students must:

  1. Choose one of the following:
    Successfully complete a one-credit freshman orientation course: SPD 101: Issues in College Life or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation (open only to SEEK students)
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    Complete the five components of the non-credit College Life Unit Experiences (CLUE) program, which include: attendance at a general orientation session on such topics as the purposes of higher education, an overview of College policies and services, and an appreciation of diversity. Students should attend the orientation session prior to the beginning of classes.

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  2. Attend four CLUE-certified events: two Personal Growth Experiences and two Co-curricular Experiences.  Personal Growth topics include study skills, career development, self-development, substance abuse, and pluralism. Co-curricular Experiences include events offered in conjunction with the scholarly, cultural, and civic programs presented regularly at the College.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 2 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Any 112-level language is recommended.

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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

PHL 100, or PHL 101, or PHL 130 is recommended.

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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

STEM courses with the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy only one Common Core area. 

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Any 300-level or above course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages will satisfy this requirement. Some courses require reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation.

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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

If the 114-level language requirement has been met through testing or exemption, an additional TALA or social science course must be substituted.

Students must complete at least six credits in courses at the 200 level or higher.

Social Scientific Analysis (Social Science) and Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA) may also fulfill Contemporary World or Pluralism and Diversity.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 38 credits
Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 1230791
    OR     0671191
    OR     0671341
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Four PHL courses at or above 200-level including at least one course at or above the 300-level
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0674971
  • 0675331
    OR     0680981
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Four POL courses at or above 200-level including at least one course at or above the 300-level
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0672001
    OR     0631871
    OR     0675861
    OR     1280301

*Of these four PHL courses, one must be in the History of Philosophy (PHL 200-219, 300-319) and one in Philosophical Method (PHL 200-229, PHL 320-329, PHL 420).

**Of these four POL courses, at least two must be chosen from the following areas: American politics (POL 220-239; POL 320-339), political theory (POL 200-219; POL 300-319), comparative government (POL 240-259; POL 340-359), international politics (POL 260-279, POL 360-379).  Depending on course selection, additional coursework may be required prior to enrolling for some 300-level at or above courses.

Completion requirement

To graduate with honors in the Philosophy and Political Science (BA), a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in philosophy and political science courses, must complete a thesis or project determined by the student and his or her faculty sponsor, and the course POL/ECO/PHL/GEG 490 - Senior Seminar in Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, and Geography. 

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