B. Distribution within the major: The Political Science major divides courses into four groups- Political Theory/Methodology, American Government, Comparative Government, and International Relations. Students are required to complete a course in each of the areas.

Students contemplating a Political Science major are strongly encouraged to complete an introductory course (103, 104, 106, (or their honors equivalents) or 209) as early as possible.

The following Political Science courses count toward the distribution requirements (course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.):

1. Political Theory & Methodology:
   185, 209, 218, 274, all courses numbered 500-599.
2. American Government:
   104, 184, 202, 205, 213, 217, 219, 220, 230/231, 267, 271, 297, 323, all courses numbered 402-499.
3. Comparative Politics:
   106, 186, 220, 222, 230/231, 244, 252, 253, 254, 260, 261, 277, 297, 318, 338, 368, 477, 505, 545, all courses numbered 600-679, 690.
4. International Relations:
   103, all courses at the 300 level, 442, 639, 643, 654, 663, 664.

C. Quality of Work: Students must obtain a "C" or better in at least one course in each distribution group. Students must maintain a minimum of "C" (2.00 GPA) in all work in the major, and a 2.00 on all advanced work in the major. Grade points required to meet these levels must be on work earned in residence.

D. Advanced Work in the Major: The College of Letters and Science requires that its degree candidates have a minimum of 15 credits of Upper Level Coursework in the major. The coursework must be taken in residence at Madison. All courses in the Political Science Department numbered 300 and above meet this requirement. This includes all work taken as part of study abroad programs if registered through the Madison campus. Students who transfer from other colleges and who have concerns about this rule should discuss it with a Dean.

E. Distribution Requirement: Credits must be chosen so that at least one course is taken in each of the four groups into which the curriculum is divided. This requirement may be met in any sequence and at any level. Effective Fall, 1998: No distribution credit is available for the following courses: 100, 101,181, 201, 400, 401, 681/2, 683/4, 685, 691/2, 695/6, 698/9. On occasion, it is possible to make exceptions for 201 or 401 (special topics courses), but no others. The exception will be based on the recommendation of the individual instructor and must be uniform for the entire course in a given semester