Political Science Minor

The political science minor offers a variety of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of historical and political processes. Students pursuing political science will study a variety of fields and be introduced to advanced research and writing in the discipline.

An understanding of political science is fundamental to a liberal arts education. Political science provides excellent preparation for law school, government work, Foreign Service and various professions within service industries and institutions. Students interested in attending law school should not feel limited in the selection of majors and are encouraged to pursue a degree in any discipline in which they are interested.

Political Science Learning Outcomes

With the completion of this degree program, the following learning outcomes can be expected:

• Students are competent in political science knowledge - theory, institutions, and systems of the United States and other international actors.
• Students can design and implement a research process - formulate questions, collect data, and then ethically use evidence to support an interpretation.
• Students can communicate ideas in written and spoken form.