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Program Description
A vibrant home for those interested in government and public affairs, the Wilf Family Department of Politics gives students the skills needed to reach a deeper analytical understanding of political events that is grounded in logic and evidence. We encourage a truly scientific inquiry into politics that informs a critical discussion of political institutions and a rigorous approach to effecting positive political change.
We offer courses in political theory, quantitative and formal political analysis, American politics, comparative politics, and international politics. Our curriculum covers a wide range of substantive topics including law, elections, ethnic conflict, justice, economic development, political accountability, war and peacekeeping, public policy, democracy, political economy, strategy, and political attitudes and beliefs. Our faculty specializes in the politics of the United States and countries around the globe. Courses are regularly offered on Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Russia, India, China, and Japan.
Minor Declaration
To request declaration of a minor, CAS students should visit the host department. To request declaration of a cross-school minor, CAS students should complete the online Minor Application available in their Albert Student Center. Students may also use the Minor Application in Albert to request cancellation of a CAS or cross-school minor.
Program Requirements
The minor in Politics requires five 4-credit courses (20 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (Pass/Fail grades do not count) as follows:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 | |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
NYU courses with a POL-UA number, which are not also being counted toward another major or minor, count toward the Politics minor. The exception is POL-UA 970 Internship in Pol & Govt and POL-UA 990 Readings & Research, which do not count toward the minor.
Policies
Program Policies
Minor Policies
At least three of the five courses must be taken at NYU Washington Square. This means that up to two courses can be taken outside of NYU Washington Square. These two courses can include a combination of approved courses taken during study abroad, approved transfer credits, and/or one course (4 credits) of approved exam scores. The exam scores that can be used to satisfy this requirement are: either AP Comparative or US Govt (score of 4 or 5), International Baccalaureate (Global Politics), or Advanced (A) Level (Government and Politics). Students may inquire as to whether a course they have taken or plan to take can be used to count toward the minor via the Politics Advising Website.
No double-counting is allowed between this minor and a major or a second minor.
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
College of Arts and Science Policies
A full list of relevant academic policies can be found on the CAS Academic Policies page.