Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Optional Co-op)

The Department of Sociology and Political Science, the program of political science has the primary mission of offering a strong academic program in political science and providing students with a quality liberal arts education that prepares them for a rapidly changing world and a variety of work and post-graduate educational possibilities. Recognizing that we live in an increasingly technological world, we seek to incorporate technological expertise and appreciation of human diversity into our courses. Students are educated not only to master a diverse body of knowledge but also to think critically, analyze data and clearly communicate what they know and discover. The political science program also strives to serve the wider university, the Upper Cumberland region and the nation through research and public service.

The department offers a political science major with two options: general political science and political science with a concentration in legal studies. The Political Science program within the Department of Sociology and Political Science offers a variety of academic courses, all of which are consistent with the missions of the University and the College of Arts and Sciences in the areas of instruction, research, technology, and service.