Political Science
General
Program Title
Political Science
Degree Designation
BA
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
This program enhances civic understanding, provides pre-professional training, and serves as a basis for entering a professional position. Students complete courses in all general areas of the discipline and are given the opportunity to specialize by selecting electives in areas of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. The department also offers survey research training and a pre-law program.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2.0
Minimum Course Grade
C- (1.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Does this BA major require fewer than 45 credits? Please check the following as appropriate.
BA majors requiring fewer than 45 credits require one of the following: one year of coursework in a single foreign language, or a second major, or a minor.
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze domestic politics at the local, state, and national level.
Outcome
Evaluate the structure and operation of political systems.
Outcome
Evaluate the complex interrelationships between the political, economic, social, cultural, and historical forces that drive political phenomena.
Outcome
Synthesize the scholarship, analytical methods, and theories of politics in one or more of the disciplines four sub-fields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory.
Outcome
Critically evaluate political behavior using political theory and applied empirical analysis.
Outcome
Communicate competently in written and verbal communication forms consistent with the professional norms and standards of political science scholarship.
Outcome
Design political research: review scholarly literature, test hypotheses, use qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and construct persuasive arguments.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1119
Program Code
1803