Learning Goals & Outcomes

At the completion of the Political Science degree, the student will:

• Understand the basic tools and concepts of the discipline of Political Science and each of its subfields: American Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory.

• Understand how the various subfields interact.

• Demonstrate a practical application of concepts and theories of the discipline.

• Be able to orally communicate effectively

• Develop an understanding of non-Western governments.

• Develop an understanding of the interactions in the international arena.