Political Science
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Additional Program Information
Interested students can add an optional concentration program.
Potential Careers
Military Officer
Lawyer
Intelligence Officer
Political Scientist
Public Administrator
Policy Analyst
Foreign Service Officer
Internships:
The Political Science program has a strong record of supervising internships for students throughout the United States. The intent of the internship is to provide students with opportunities to apply their classroom learning and to enhance their academic programs through practical experience. Students find internships as an invaluable experience through which they can explore potential careers and examine the links between the theory and practice of politics and government.
Admission Criteria
There are no additional criteria to declare this major.