Political Science (AA.POL)

The study of political science encompasses the human experience within the constantly changing world political system. The Political Science program provides studies in United States, foreign, and international politics, and government. Political Science courses offer a range of basic requirements for careers in law, criminal justice, corrections, business, industry, government service, teaching, public policy, political journalism, lobbying, legislative service, and political research.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Describe the types of governments currently part of the world political system and how they impact daily life and modern day politics.
• Analyze and critically assess the formal and informal political institutions, and their respective roles, in the United States and different countries around the world.
• Analyze the causes and consequences of different forms of political participation, and outline the ways in which individuals and groups can affect political outcomes in the United States and different countries around the world.
• Examine the historical forces and processes that helped shape the basic concepts, issues, and theories in world political systems.
• Identify international organizations and their role in international politics.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective analysis of quantitative methods.

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