Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Political science majors will be preparing for a career In Political Science activities such as learning about government and politics, preparing them for careers such as lobbyist, public administrator, political consultant and campaign manager. Our pre-law option provides preparation for law school and a career in studying and practicing law. Our International Relations option provides preparation in Global issues such as diplomacy and international political economy and security.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Foreign Language Requirements
Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
Political Science graduates will:
- Demonstrate substantive understanding of governmental and political processes in a global context. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and VI.)
- Conduct political analysis using a range of qualitative and quantitative tools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, and VI.)
- Reason analytically to evaluate causal claims in political science. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)
- Demonstrate a capacity, in both oral and written communication, to present arguments cogently and ground them in empirical evidence. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VII.)
Requirements
Political Science Major Courses
Options
Political Science International Relations Professional Option
Political Science Pre-Law Professional Option
Total Credit Hours: 71