Academic Standards and Requirements
Political Science Majors
Political Science Program Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ideological foundation, structure, and functions of various political systems and their relationship to the individual and the society
- Critically analyze and evaluate features of comparative governments
- Analyze challenges facing the international community and exhibit a disposition toward moral responsibility and ethical leadership
- Become well informed life-long learners and active citizens
- Demonstrate effective critical and analytical skills in research papers, case studies and examinations
- Demonstrate effective oral communication and written skills in research papers, presentations, and examinations.
General Education Requirements:
All Political Science courses fulfill the general education requirement with the exception of POL 460/461 (internships), POL 470 (independent study) and POL 490 (senior seminar).