Political Science Minor

The Political Science Minor at Southern New Hampshire University provides students with a theoretical and practical foundation in the art and science of politics.  It emphasizes the development of critical-thinking and analytical skills in political contexts, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing on topics of political concern. 

Political Science Minor Required Courses 
A student may declare a minor in political science by completing five courses, of which four must be in addition to those taken to fulfill requirements of the
B.A./B.S. Core.

POL 210 American Politics
POL 211 International Relations
POL 213 Comparative Politics
POL 214 Political Theory

Two 300-level POL or cross-listed POL courses 

Total Credits: 15

New Hampshire Presidential Primary
Southern New Hampshire University's location in the largest city of the state with the first-in-the-nation presidential primary offers political science majors a unique opportunity to observe and participate in presidential politics at the grass-roots level.  In  POL 312, which is offered during the height of the New Hampshire presidential primary season, students not only study presidential politics at the grass-roots level, but acquire hands-on experience as interns with presidential campaigns.  For more information about the New Hampshire presidential primary, see The New Hampshire Political Library.