There are three undergraduate minor programs available through the Department of Political Science: a minor in Political Science, a minor in Social Science Data Analysis and Visualization, and a minor in War-Peace Studies.
Minor in Political Science
The minor in Political Science, encompassing a total of 24 units, consists of six upper-division courses from any of four fields of concentrations.
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
Students in the minor also may choose from among a few miscellaneous courses. See the full POL minor requirements and applicable courses on our POL minor requirements checklist.
Minor in Social Science Data Analysis & Visualization
The minor in Social Science Data Analysis and Visualization, encompassing a total of 24-28 units, consists of one lower division course and five upper-division courses from a wide variety of disciplines with courses focusing on social science research fundamentals and innovations as well as data analysis, interpretation, and visualization.
Please email [email protected] with any questions. See full minor requirements and applicable courses on our Social Science Data Analysis & Visualization Minor Requirements List.
Minor in War-Peace Studies
The International Relations program does not include a minor track. We do sponsor a War-Peace Studies minor that is very similar to IR Track 2. The interdisciplinary minor in War-Peace Studies examines the causes and dynamics of intra- and international wars and efforts to prevent and settle such conflicts. Students in the minor are encouraged to participate in the educational activities of the Davis Program of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC). See the full minor requirements and applicable courses on our minor requirements checklist.