Minor Overview
As of Fall 2024, SGPP now offers a new minor in Political Science. With the broad topics of classes SGPP offers in Political Science, the new Political Science minor offers students an opportunity to build a minor that reflects their interests and knowledge. Previously SGPP offered a minor in Government and Public Policy (GPP).
Students who are interested in the Political Science Minor can find more details below.
Students who declared a Government and Public Policy minor before Fall 2024 can find their minor requirements detailed below.
Political Science Minor
The Political Science minor allows students to build a minor that reflects their interests and knowledge. With the broad topics available in Political Science courses that our department already offers, students can develop an understanding of Political Science in a specific area, such as International Affairs, American Politics, or Law and Public Policy.
Declaring the Minor
Any campus advisor can help students to declare a Political Science Minor.
Minor Overview
- GPP Minor Total Units: 18
- GPA requirement: 2.0
- Upper Division Requirement: minimum of 9 units (courses numbered 300-499)
- Residency Requirement: minimum of 3 units
- Political Science Minor Checklist
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Minor Requirements
Required Courses
- Complete 6 courses (18 units)
- Must include 9 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
- Political Science Majors cannot complete a Political Science minor
Minor Advising
SGPP Advisors for the Political Science minor:
- Michael Greeley (Last Names A-M)
- Chris Cruz (Last Names N-Z)
If you would like more information on the Political Science minor, you can schedule an advising appointment or visit during walk-in hours.
Government and Public Policy Minor
The Government & Public Policy minor accommodates the interests and needs of students from a variety of degree programs. The minor is an excellent supplement to other majors within and outside the social sciences arena. You'll be introduced to the various sub-fields of political science and public policy and gain the foundational knowledge of political processes and institutions.
Declaring the Minor
This minor is no longer available.
Minor Overview
- GPP Minor Total Units: 18
- GPA requirement: 2.0
- Upper Division Requirement: minimum of 9 units (courses numbered 300-499)
- Residency Requirement: minimum of 3 units
- GPP Minor Checklist
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Minor Requirements
Required Courses
- Complete 6 courses (18 units)
- Must include 9 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
Minor Advising
SGPP Advisors for the Government and Public Policy minor:
Students should email Assistant Director of Advising, Sylvia Muñoz at sbs-sgppadvising@email.arizona.edu
If you would like more information on the Government & Public Policy minor, you can schedule an advising appointment or visit during walk-in hours.
Minor Advising
SGPP Advisors for the Political Science minor:
- Michael Greeley (Last Names A-M)
- Chris Cruz (Last Names N-Z)
SGPP Advisors for the Government and Public Policy minor: Assistant Director of Advising, Sylvia Muñoz.