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9PO - Political Science

History & Political Science Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts

Program Delivery

Residential Program

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Arts

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Type

Major

College

College of Arts & Science

School/Department(s)

Program Description

Mission

The Political Science major emphasizes the objectives of the liberal arts, which are to help the student cultivate powers of analysis and exposition in reading, writing, and communication; to expand the student’s intellectual horizons; and to increase the student’s knowledge and curiosity. The program explores the realm of politics; its vocabulary, its principal concepts and strategies, its ethics, and its expediencies. To do so, the program encourages students to appreciate and understand theories about government and politics, as well as the methods of the discipline.

Goals

1. Develop Critical Thinking Skills and Discipline-specific Knowledge of Political Science

Students will be able to analyze, synthesize, and think critically about scholarly concepts relevant to the major fields of political science, which includes U.S. Politics, Public Policy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory and Philosophy, and Research Methodology.

 

2. Developing Research Methodology and Data Analysis Skills

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and use of appropriate social science methods for research in the discipline of political science.

 

3. Enhance Research and Written and Oral Communication Skills

Students will learn effective research, writing, and oral communication skills to present their ideas about political science-related concepts effectively and persuasively.

 

4. Preparation for Graduate Studies and/or Rewarding Careers

Students will develop skills for graduate studies and/or successful and rewarding careers.

 

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