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Department
of Humanities, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
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Timothy
G. Elston, Department Chair
Political
Science Faculty:
Associate
Professor: Steven Schweizer
Part-time
Faculty: Keith Ringer
The
Department of Political Science unites students and faculty
in the process of exploring the exciting world of politics.
As a political science major, students have the opportunity
and freedom to debate contemporary domestic and international
political issues; to develop a deeper understanding of diverse
political systems and forms of government; to appreciate the
government and campus-wide politics; to work in Presidential,
Congressional or state and local campaigns; to intern in law,
local, state, or federal offices; and to attend research conferences.
The
goals of the Political Science Program are to:
- help
students shape their own political philosophy by exploring
how the Judeo-Christian heritage has influenced political
thought patterns;
- apply
the student's developing political philosophy to contemporary
political issues;
- develop
the student's understanding and practice of their civic
rights and responsibilities;
- expose
the student to the fundamental sub-disciplines of political
science;
- develop
the student's reading, writing, critical thinking, and speaking
skills;
- give
students practical experience in politics through internships
in public administration, state and national government,
and international affairs;
- give
students the knowledge and skills to use information technology
and apply them to politics; and
- prepare
the student for an effective transition into career employment
or graduate studies in political science, public administration,
international studies, or law school.
Political
Science Major (B.A. degree) Requirements (39 hours)
- 18
hours: Political Science 121, 122, 225, 300, 461, 462
- 3
hours: Social Sciences 230
- 3
hours: Sociology 302
- 15
hours: Electives from departmental and interdepartmental
course offerings with 9 hours from 300-400 level courses.
History 351 and 352 and Sociology 228 will be accepted for
major credit. No more than 9 hours outside the major can
be applied to political science elective credit.
Political
Science Minor Requirements (18 hours)
- 3
hours: Political Science 121 or 122
- 9
hours: Political Science 225, 300, 461
- 6
hours: Elective Political Science hours
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