Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The department seeks to instill in its students a variety of skills and levels of knowledge that will serve them regardless of the profession they ultimately choose. Students seeking the B.A. degree take courses in several different subfields, including American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Policy. The department also provides majors with opportunities for internships, for credit, in the legal profession, political campaigns, legislative offices, and in public administration.

Learning Outcomes:

• To enhance a student’s ability to communicate in both written and oral form;
• To enhance a student’s ability to think through and compare competing theories and information utilizing logical and analytical means;
• To be knowledgeable in the six subfields of the discipline including major trends, debates, theories, and methods; and
• To be prepared for graduate study in political science or a related discipline such as law.