POLSC-MIN - Political Science (Minor)

Minor in Political Science

Students are encouraged to declare the minor by Autumn quarter of the senior year. Students must complete a declaration form, available on the Political Science website and in the department office in Encina Hall West 100. The student should submit the declaration form during a meeting with the Political Science undergraduate administrator and declare on Axess. For additional information, students may visit the Political Science website or office or call (650) 723-1608.

Students who completed coursework at another institution are encouraged to begin the process of petitioning their coursework for inclusion into the Political Science requirements when declaring the minor.  Credits successfully accepted by the University Registrar will be evaluated on a course by course basis by the Director of Undergraduate Studies for credit toward degree requirements. A maximum of 10 units completed outside Stanford may be given Political Science credit toward the minor for transfer students. External/transfer credits awarded are counted toward the out-of-department unit maximum (see Additional Requirements and Policies). University policies related to transfer credit can be found on the Office of the University Registrar website.

The department expects undergraduate minors in the program to be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are used in evaluating students and the department's undergraduate program. Students are expected to demonstrate:

1. an understanding of core knowledge within the discipline of Political Science

2. the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in writing

3. the ability to analyze a problem and draw correct inferences using qualitative and/or quantitative analysis

4. the ability to evaluate theory and critique research within the discipline of Political Science