Government Minor

Requirements for the Government Minor

A minor program in politics consists of at least 15 credits of course work taken at the University in at least two of the four fields of the department, with a grade of C or better.

• At least nine credits must be in one field.
• Of the 15 credits, no more than six may be taken at the introductory (1000) level.
• At least three credits must be taken at the 4000 or 5000 level.
  • No advanced placement or transfer credit is allowed for a minor.

Students taking the minor in government should fill out a minor application found on the Department of Politics webpage and take it to the Undergraduate Assistant for approval. The department’s rules for satisfactory standing apply.

Additional Information

For more information, contact Sharon Marsh, Assistant to the Undergraduate Director, Department of Politics, S162 Gibson Hall, P.O. Box 400787, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4787; (434) 924-3604; https://politics.virginia.edu