Advising and degree requirements

All political science majors and minors are encouraged to seek advising on degree requirements from the Interim Director of Undergraduate Programs, Internships and Advising, Dr. Steven D. Roper. Advising focuses on political science major and minor requirements, course offerings and schedules. Students are required to complete the political science major or minor under the year of the catalog in which they entered the University. For an advising appointment, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Internships and Advising, Dr. Rebecca LeMoine, office: SO 384C, email:  rlemoine@fau.edu

Advising and Degree Requirements FAQ

I entered FAU as a freshman or transfer student in Fall 2022, what are the political science major degree requirements?

The political science major degree requirements can be found here

I entered FAU as a freshman or transfer student before Fall 2022, what are the political science major degree requirements?

The political science major degree requirements can be found here (go to page 121). 

Can I run a degree audit to see the progress towards my degree requirements? 

Yes, the degree audit reporting system (DARS) is an unofficial version of your academic record that you can use to assess where you are in your program. You can access DARS from here

I am unsure which FAU catalog applies to me? 

If you are unsure which catalog applies to you, contact the College's Student Academic Services Division for more assistance.

♦ I entered FAU as a freshman or transfer student in Fall 2022, what are the political science minor degree requirements?

The political science minor degree requirements can be found here

I entered FAU as a freshman or transfer student before Fall 2022, what are the political science minor degree requirements?

The political science minor degree requirements can be found here

♦ I know that I have to complete a civics literacy requirement. Where do I find out what is required?

The civics literacy requirement varies depending on when you entered FAU. To understand what you must complete, click here.

♦ I have general questions regarding foundation and College of Arts & Letters requirements to graduate. Where do I go to get more information and advising? 

For questions regarding foundation and College of Arts and Letters requirements, you should schedule an appointment with the College's Student Academic Services Division for more assistance.


For more information, contact: Department of Political Science (561-297-3210) Social Science Building, Room 392. 

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