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New Mexico State University
Department of Government
College of Arts and Sciences

Government and SubField Minors

General Government

Minor consists of 18 credits in government with at leas 9 credits in regular upper division courses (numbered 300-499). Specifically required are GOVT 100 (American National Government) and GOVT 110 (Introduction to Political Science). Three upper division courses must be in different subfields.

Note: Students pursuing a major in government are not eligible for a general minor

SubField

Subfields consist of Public Administration, American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Public Law. Minors consist of 18 credits in government with at least 9 credits in regular upper division courses (numbered 300-499). Specifically required are GOVT 100 (American National Government) and GOVT 110 (Introduction to Political Science). Three upper division courses must be in the same subfield.

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