Term Effective:
Fall 2011
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Political Science major will provide students with a framework for understanding political theories, institutions and processes. Completion of the program should provide students with the analytical tools needed for success in the major at the university level.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
- Describe how different political theories and political systems address the question of who governs, how resources are allocated, and what rights
citizens have in a society;
- analyze how political institutions and processes impact our daily lives;
- employ critical thinking skills and analysis to interpret and support a political position;
- research contemporary political issues drawing on diverse sources, including online material; and
- assess and distinguish between factual and interpretive information.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.
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