Department of Government and Politics

Major and Minor Contracts

• Major Contract
• Minor Contract
• Water Resource Policy Minor Contract

Student Petitions

• Petition for Adds With Time Conflicts
• Petition to Raise Unit Cap

Major Course Rotation

• University Course Rotation Page

Advising and Major Planning

• The Registrar’s Office has links for forms necessary to apply for graduation or order transcripts.
• The University Advising Center has important information on general education courses, filing grievances, and remediation.

Major Change Request

• Major Change Request Form

4-Year Academic Plan

• Academic Plan (pdf)

Challenge Exam for American Institutions requirement

• Challenge Exam (pdf)

American Political Science Association Style Manual

Information on the approved documentation style for political science courses.

Prelaw Advising

The Prelaw Advising website offers guidance resources for students that are thinking about applying for law school and pursuing other law related careers.

Award Information

David Kalb Award
This $1000 award, named for an alumnus of the department, is granted each spring to an outstanding student who is a political science major and/or active in student government. Contact the department office for details.

Annual Outstanding Student Awards
Humboldt State offers Annual Outstanding Student Awards. Learn about the categories and criteria for nominations by viewing

Internship and Fellowship Programs:

There are a number of internship opportunities at the local, state and federal level. Visit our internship section for a list of links to possible internship options.