Political Science requirements

Introductory Sequence — First Introductory Course

Choose from these approved options.

• POLI1041 Fundamental Concepts of Politics
• POLI1021 How to Rule the World: Introduction to Political Theory

Introductory Sequence — Second Introductory Course

Choose from these approved options.

• POLI1042 Introduction to Modern Politics
• POLI1061 Introduction to American Politics
• POLI1081 Introduction to International Politics
• POLI1091 Introduction to Comparative Politics

Honors Thesis I and II (Honors Program; optional two-semester project counting as two major electives)

Choose from these approved options.

• POLI4962 Honors Thesis in Political Science II
• POLI4961 Honors Thesis in Political Science I

Thesis Writing Outside the Honors Program — Thesis I and II (optional; may satisfy elective requirements)

Choose from these approved options.

• POLI4952 Senior Thesis II
• POLI4951 Senior Thesis I

Source and limitations

Requirements sourced from Boston College University Catalog — Political Science.

Applies to the Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year cohort.

10 courses across 4 requirement groups.

Requirement eligibility varies by school, cohort, and section. Confirm every degree requirement in EagleApps or with an advisor.