In the Political Science Program, students investigate the causes and effects of various forms of political behavior; they analyze the policymaking processes of governments, the political and social consequences of laws, sources of international conflict and diplomacy, and values that shape political institutions and procedures. We offer courses in American Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Students work with faculty who research and publish in these areas and who have direct experience in the process of government.
The Program offers the opportunity to pursue either a Major or Minor in Political Science, and many courses count toward the university’s General Education requirements. There are currently four emphasis areas that represent Program strengths and enable students to gain specialized knowledge within the discipline:
- American Political Institutions and Politics
- Global Studies
- Public Administration and Public Policy
- Secondary Education