Political Science majors will find a rigorous, dynamic, and intellectually demanding program that will promote academic excellence and civic engagement while preparing students for a wide range of career options.

Political science majors must complete challenging and thought-provoking courses culminating in a capstone. each course, as well as the entire major sequence, will broaden and deepen student knowledge and build a set of core skills and competencies.

Learning Goals

• To develop the ability to think critically and relate theoretical information to practical experiences.
• Students will have high levels of written communications skills.
• Students will develop the ability and confidence to communicate orally effectively.
• Students will develop an understanding of the discipline in which they are being educated.