Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Political Science and U.S. History (Citizenship)

Orienting Question: How do I prepare for my responsibilities as an engaged citizen?

Career-Ready Competencies: Critical Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Persuasion

USG Core Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the history of the United States, the history of Georgia, and the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia.

GCSU Core Learning Outcome: Students will be able to interpret social science research from various sources.

Additional Information about this Area: These courses may be used to fulfill all or part of the state of Georgia's history and constitution requirements.  Additional information on these requirements is available in the History and Constitution Legislative Requirements section of this catalog.

Required Coursework:

Satisfactorily complete POLS 1101 and either HIST 2111 or HIST 2112.

HIST 2111The United States to 1877

3

HIST 2112The United States Since 1877

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

Total Credit Hours:6