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title: Minor in Government
description: Government minors at Patrick Henry College emerge with the basic knowledge of the operations, scope, variety, and theoretical underpinnings of government.
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# Minor in Government

##### "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

##### James 1:5

# Government Minor

## Program Structure

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The Government minor equips students with the basic knowledge of the operations, scope, variety, and theoretical underpinnings of government.  Required courses in American Political Institutions and International Relations provide students with exposure to both domestic and international politics and policy. With a wide range of electivity, students may tailor their remaining coursework to best correspond to their interests and vocational gifts.

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### Government Minor Requirements (18 credits)![DC 2017-14](https://www.phc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/DC%202017-14.jpg?width=417&height=278&name=DC%202017-14.jpg)

##### Required Courses (6 credits)

American Political Institutions

International Relations

##### Minor Electives (Choose 12 credits)

GOV/APP/IPP/POL electives, excluding 470 and 490

Internship (up to 3 credits)

Moot Court/Mock Trial/Forensics Activities (up to 3 credits)

 

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