Department of Political Science

Political Science
1414 Social Sciences Building
267 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: 612-624-4144
Fax: 612-626-7599
E-mail: polisci@umn.edu

Chair: Raymond D. Duvall

Minor Curriculum and Requirements

To receive a minor in Political Psychology, a student must satisfy the following five requirements:

_____1. Enrollment in and completion of a minimum of two semesters of the political psychology proseminar (POL 8307/8308 or PSY 8211/8212). Students are encouraged to participate in the seminar beyond this requirement.

_____2. Completion of the Political Science Department's graduate class on Political Psychology (POL 8311).

_____3. Completion of the Psychology Department's graduate class on Social Cognition (PSY 8201).

_____4. Completion of two or more methodology courses. Examples include Pol 8123, Psy 8814, 8815; Stat 5021, 5302. Other courses from Political Science and other departments may be acceptable; students should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) prior to enrolling in a course to confirm that it satisfies this requirement. (Note that it is acceptable to use these courses to fulfill other requirements in one's degree program, if allowed by the student's department.)

_____5. Completion of two or more elective courses (equal to six credits) in a department other than one's own. The classes may be from the same department (e.g., two electives from the mass communication department for a psychology student). Note that it is acceptable to use these courses to fulfill other requirements in one's degree program, if allowed by the student's department. Click here for a list of previously approved elective courses.

**Students with sufficient background and previous course experience equivalent to one or more courses within the curriculum may apply for waiver of the appropriate requirements and replace waived courses with additional electives to meet the 6-credit minimum. Questions should be directed to Minor DGS Joanne Miller.

Other relevant guidelines to keep in mind:

  1. Students may submit a written request to the DGS to substitute a course for one of the approved electives .
  2. Students are responsible for submitting the required forms to the Graduate School when required. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with the DGS to determine when these forms are necesary.
  3. There is no time limit for completing the Minor. Different departments may have minor-completion time limits, however; students should check with their home departments.
  4. Students must achieve a B or better in required courses.
  5. Students should be aware of curriculum policies of their home departments. If and when these requirements are more stringent than minor requirements, the department requirements prevail.

 

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