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The Political Science major provides students with an understanding of
the political process in the United States by emphasizing constitutional principles, the
interrelationship of national, state, and local governments, while also examining other
political systems from a comparative perspective. The role of the individual in relation
to the exercise of political power is examined with special attention to the role of
coalition building. Thus, students become aware of how to analyze and evaluate the ways
in which individuals may make government more meaningful to themselves and to the masses
of people comprising the bulk of the world's societies.
The Political Science major prepares students for graduate school, law school,
numerous civil service occupations, and appointed positions with local, state, and national
government. It also provides practical insights on how to seek elective office as a candidate
or to serve as a campaign staff person.
In addition to the general Social Sciences major requirements, the following courses are
required for the Political Science major:
| SOSC 304 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
| SOSC 310 |
Introduction to Basic Statistics |
| SOSC 407 |
Research Methods |
| SOSC 430 |
Social Science Applications |
| POSC 301 |
U.S. Government |
| POSC 302 |
State and Local Government |
| POSC 303 |
Comparative Government |
| POSC 402 |
Political Theory |
| POSC 400 |
Canadian-U.S. Relations |
| POSC 404 |
International Relations |
| POSC 405 |
Politics and Parties in North America |
| POSC 406 |
Peoples and Politics of Southern Africa |
| POSC 407 |
Urban Civilization in North America |
| POSC 408 |
Peoples and Politics of Africa I |
| POSC 409 |
Peoples and Politics of Africa II |
| POSC 410 |
Peoples and Politics of Asia |
Total 42 Hours
