Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
- Students will demonstrate a grasp of fundamental concepts, theories, actors, and processes in American Politics.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context of politics, including comparative politics, international relations, and political thought.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to critically analyze political events, trends, and developments, using scientific reasoning, quantitative, and qualitative data.
- Students will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the role of politics and citizenship in society, enabling more effective engagement in civil life.
- Students will demonstrate proficient written and oral communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to evaluate different perspectives, identify biases, and make informed judgments concerning political issues.
Major Requirements
(Any course listed in the following sections may be satisfied by taking its cross-listed equivalent. Cross-listed courses count toward the major in the same manner as the courses listed.)
Core Courses
Take all 4 courses in this section.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
Core Subject Areas
Take at least one course from each of the following three groups:
American Politics:
Take at least one course in this section.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Political Thought:
Take at least one course in this section.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Comparative and International Politics:
Take at lease one course in this section.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Electives
Complete 12 credits from the following courses. Additional courses taken from the core subject area courses also count as electives in this section.
Course Code
Title
Credits
1
-
4
1
-
4
1
-
4
1
-
4
2
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
12
See course descriptions for course prerequisites.
Total Credits
40