As a prospective Political Science major, identify the specific course requirements for declaring the major. Additionally, find information about student opportunities, specifically how to become a peer mentor and when applications are typically held. Summarize the major's course requirements and the peer mentor application period.
Navigate to the 'Political Science Major' page. Click on the 'Requirements' link to view major declaration details. Identify the specific course requirements for declaring the major, including subfield distribution, research methods, upper-level work, and total credits. Return to the 'Political Science Major' page. Click on the 'Undergraduate Program' dropdown. Click on 'The Student Experience' link. Locate the 'Be a Peer Mentor' section. Identify the typical application period for peer mentors.
List the specific course requirements for declaring the Political Science major, including: at least one course in three of the subfields (American Government, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory), at least one research methods course (PS 170, PS 270, PS 274, PS 348, or PS 373), at least 15 credits of upper-level work (300 or above), and a total of at least 30 credits within the Political Science Department. State that applications for the Peer Mentor program are typically held in the Spring.