Political Science Secondary Teaching Minor

Required courses

• PS 100 - Introduction to American Politics (4)
• PS 301 - American Presidency and the Executive Process (4) or
• PS 302 - Congress and the Legislative Process (4) or PS 342 - The Judicial Process  (4)

And one course from any four of the following six groupings:

Also required

SED 427 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Students  (4)

Additional information

Generally, a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required in courses included in the minor, with no single course grade below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing the minor may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Please note: STEP minors in political science who have transferred a 3-credit American Government course must complete either PS 302 - Congress and the Legislative Process  or PS 311 - Women and Politics . Either of these courses also can serve to meet part of the 24 credits of requirements noted above . Students must consult with the secondary education minor adviser in the department.