CAS: Political Science
Sample Pathway
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the political science department to plan their own pathway to a political science degree.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year | CGS HU103 CGS RH103 CGS SS103 CAS PO 111 or CAS PO 141 or CAS PO 171 |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
| Sophomore Year | CGS HU201 CGS NS201 CAS PO 151 or CAS PO 171 or CAS PO 191 Second Language (if needed) |
CGS NS202 CGS SS202* CAS PO 111 or CAS PO 141 or CAS PO 171 Second Language (if needed) |
| Junior Year | CAS PO 200-level or above CAS PO 200-level or above Elective** Second Language (if needed) |
CAS PO 200-level or above CAS PO 200-level or above Elective** Second Language (if needed) |
| Senior Year | CAS PO 505-598 CAS PO 200-level or above CAS PO 200-level or above Elective** |
CAS PO 200-level or above CAS PO 200-level or above Elective** Elective** |
*Political science majors who complete CGS SS 202 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher will be given credit for CGS SS 202 as a substitute for a PO upper level (PO2xx) course.
**Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. You will find a list of all of the courses that carry Hub units on the University’s BU Hub website. External courses are not eligible for Hub general education credit. Political science courses by Hub Unit can be found on the Political Science Department webpage.
Academic Advising
CGS Requirements
Major Requirements
Continuation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 9/25/2025