College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Political Science
www.kent.edu/polisci

About This Program

The Political Science minor is for students who have an ongoing interest in politics — at the local, state, national or international level — but whose primary area of study does not allow a second major. Students study the general subject matter of political science and then advance to specialty areas that meet their own interests, needs and plans of study.

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Mike Ensley | mensley@kent.edu | 330-672-8933
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Kent Campus
  • Stark Campus

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus
  • Stark Campus

Admission Requirements

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POL 40992, POL 41990 and POL 42990 may be applied to meet the upper-division hour requirement. POL 40995 may be applied toward the upper-division hour requirement as approved by the department. POL 40996 may not be applied toward the upper-division hour requirement.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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POL 40992, POL 41990 and POL 42990 may be applied to meet the upper-division hour requirement. POL 40995 may be applied toward the upper-division hour requirement as approved by the department. POL 40996 may not be applied toward the upper-division hour requirement.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).