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    Director of Undergraduate Studies and Departmental Faculty Advisor for Politics
    Quentin Bruneau

    Assistant Professor, Politics
    bruneauq@newschool.edu

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    Chris McElderry
    Assistant Director of Student Success Advising at Lang
    clmcelderry@newschool.edu
    646.909.2260

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  • This page outlines requirements for the degree in Politics (BA Politics). Students can also study this subject as a minor.

    Requirements for the BA in Politics

    Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the Departmental Faculty Advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Politics Requirements Worksheets below.

    Introductory courses (9-12 credits):

    • 3 LPOL courses at the 2000-level courses. One of these may be fulfilled with a ULEC or Freshman Seminar taught by a Politics professor. (9-12 credits)

    Other required courses (24-32 credits):

    • 2 interdisciplinary or experiential courses from an approved list of non-POL classes (6-8 credits). 
    • 6 LPOL electives, 3000-level or higher (18-24 credits)

    Senior Capstone (3-4 credits):

    • LPOL 4030 Politics Senior Capstone. Students write a senior thesis published in UnderPol. (3-4 credits)

    Total credits: 36-48

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