Political Science
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Political Science
Department Overview
The goals of the department are to employ discovery learning to develop an understanding of both the foundational concepts of systems of government and the theoretical concepts that animate contemporary public affairs; to create a balanced perspective among the subdisciplines within political science; to empower the student to integrate lessons learned in other disciplines with those framed in political science and to prepare the student for an effective transition, after graduation, to either career employment or graduate studies.
Degree Objectives
- Employ the principles of discovery learning in developing an understanding of both the foundational concepts of systems of government and the theoretical concepts that animate contemporary public affairs.
- Create a balanced perspective among the subdisciplines within political science.
- Empower students to integrate lessons learned in other disciplines with those framed in political science.
- Prepare students for an effective transition, after graduation, to either career employment or graduate studies.
Related Careers
- Administrator
- Activist
- Campaign Coordinator
- Community Organizer
- Congressional Aide
- Congressperson
- Consultant
- Foreign Correspondent
- Immigration Officer
- Intelligence Officer
- International Development Consultant
- Law Clerk
- Legislative Aide
- Lobbyist
- Policy Analyst
- Political Correspondent
- Press Secretary
- Professor
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Public Relations Manager
- United Nations Officer
- City/County Manager
