Can I petition to change the field distribution of a Political Science course from, for example, American Government to International Relations?

Yes. In order to petition to change the field distribution of a Political Science course, please submit the “Change Field of Course” form found at http://politicalscience.yale.edu/undergraduate-forms to the DUS Assistant (Rosenkranz Hall, Room 130). After the DUS has reviewed your petition, the DUS Assistant will email you regarding his or her decision.