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Political Science (Minor)

Deepens your understanding of power, policy and governance while sharpening analytical skills valuable across careers. Open to all majors, it pairs well with studies in law, business, communication, history and beyond.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 21
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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Complete 21 credit hours in American or Comparative Politics plus upper-level electives in law, policy, global affairs and political thought. Courses are available 100% online, with flexibility for busy students. The minor complements a wide range of majors, preparing students for law, government, nonprofits and corporate careers.

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.