Political Science (Minor)

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This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Political Science
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Political Science
Academic Plan Code(s): POLSMINOR

The required courses for this minor can be completed 100% online.

Program Requirements

POLS 201Introduction to American Government and Politics - SB3
or POLS 202 Introduction to Comparative Politics - P2, SB
POLS Electives 1, 218
Minimum Total Hours21

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville. 

1

15 hours must be at the 300-level or above.

2

No more than 3 hours of POLS 430, POLS 510, POLS 511 and/or POLS 512 may count toward the minor.