Department of Political Science
520 Park HallNorth Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-4120
Jacob Kathman
Chair
kathman@buffalo.edu
Completing the Global Affairs BA Program
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall and in the major required for graduation.
Transfer Credit Policy
Credit for political science courses completed with a passing grade at other colleges or universities may be granted in instances where comparable courses exist within the department at UB. The department gives transfer credit for a maximum of five political science courses. Where applicable, transfer courses may be used to meet specific departmental requirements.
SUNY Seamless Transfer is a SUNY-wide program intended to make transferring to UB and other SUNY Schools simple and efficient for SUNY students. SUNY has defined courses that SUNY students can take before transferring which will apply to the major at UB and ensure timely graduation.
Information about the Transfer Path for this major can be found on the SUNY Website.
Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or department to discuss how their coursework will apply to their degree.
Required Courses
PSC 102 Introduction to International Relations
PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics
One Methods of Inquiry Course from the following:
- PSC 200 Empirical Political Science
- PSC 393 Game Theory
- PSC 408 Basic Stats for Social Sciences
- An approved substitution from the following:
One International or Comparative Political Economy Course from the following:
- ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECO 208 Introduction to Environmental Economics
- ECO 209 Introduction to Urban Economics
- ECO 210 Comparative Economic Systems
- ECO 212 Current Economic Problems
- PSC 229 East Asian Political Economy
- PSC 328 International Political Economy
- PSC 413 Comparative Political Economy
One International Law, International Organization, or International Communication Course from the following:
- COM 360 Social Network Analysis
- COM 410 Communication in Asia and Pacific Rim Countries
- COM 438 Nonverbal Communication
- COM 460 World Media Systems
- PSC 332 International Organizations
- PSC 338 Comparative Foreign Policy
- PSC 339 International Law
- PSC 418 The International System
- PSC 470 Legal Political Theory
One Conflict, Political or Social Dynamics Course from the following:
- PSC 222 Politics & Society
- PSC 227 Political Geography
- PSC 317 Environmental Politics
- PSC 326 War & International Security
- PSC 330 International Relations Problems
- PSC 431 Political Regime Change
- PSC 343 The Politics of Civil War
- PSC 347 The Logic of Political Violence
- PSC 412 Comparative Political Institutions
- PSC 420 Comparing Political Parties
- PSC 436 Citizen Participation
- SOC 229 Population Dynamics
- SOC 360 Political Sociology
- SOC 384 Social Movements
- SOC 395 Global Sociology
- SOC 457 Social Politics for Aging Societies
- SOC 467 Sociology and Social Policy
Two Global Areas Courses from the following (six credits required):
- PSC 225 Equality and Justice in the United States
- PSC 305 Judicial Politics (US)
- PSC 306 The American Presidency
- PSC 309 American Federalism
- PSC 311 State Politics
- PSC 313 Elections and Voting Behavior
- PSC 315 American Political Economy
- PSC 334 Model European Union
- PSC 335 American Foreign Policy
- PSC 336 Russian Foreign Policy
- PSC 340 Politics of Western Europe
- PSC 342 Politics of Developing Nations
- PSC 345 Canadian Politics
- PSC 355 Asian Politics
- PSC 370 African Politics
- PSC 371 Middle Eastern Politics
Two upper-division courses in the International Relations or Comparative Politics Study Areas from the following:
- PSC 326 War and International Security
- PSC 328 International Political Economy
- PSC 330 International Relations Problems
- PSC 332 International Organization
- PSC 333 International Relations Theory
- PSC 335 American Foreign Policy
- PSC 336 Russian Foreign Policy
- PSC 338 Comparative Foreign Policies
- PSC 339 International Law
- PSC 340 Politics in Western Europe
- PSC 341 Political Regime Change
- PSC 342 Politics of Developing Nations
- PSC 343 The Politics of Eastern European Nations
- PSC 355 Asian Politics
- PSC 370 African Politics
- PSC 371 Middle Eastern Politics
- PSC 391 Special Topics in International Relations
- PSC 395 Empirical Democratic Theory
- PSC 412 Comparative Political Institutions
- PSC 413 Comparative Political Economy
- PSC 418 The International System
- PSC 420 Comparative Political Parties
- PSC 430 Human Rights
Two Additional Political Science electives/courses to meet the major requirement.
Of the 12 courses, at least eight must be at the 300/400 level.
A maximum of two courses (six credit hours) can be from the following:
UB Seminar courses cannot count towards major requirements.
Total Credit Hours Required
| Credits Required for Major | 36 |
| Additional Credits Required for UB Curriculum | 36 |
| Additional Credits Required for Electives | 48 |
| Total Credits Required for Degree | 120 |
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.