Political Science

Focused on Western political practices, the political science major introduces students to studies over the Constitution, the presidency, civil rights, civil liberties, political behavior, and national, state, and local government.

When studying for this degree, political science majors take 31 hours in field specific courses, 25 of which must fall into the upper-level division. Students will take courses that help them fulfill their academic goals, such as Comparative Politics and State and Local Government.

After completing the program, students will be prepared for graduate school, law school, or for a political career, including sub-fields like law enforcement (FBI), government service, and public administration.

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Political Science Minor

Students interested in the complexities of government can choose to complement their major with a political science minor. With a focus on Western political practices, the political science minor explores varying facets of government, such as the Constitution and presidency, while also exploring topics such as civil rights and political behavior. The political science minor requires 18 hours of study, 12 of which must be upper level. This will fulfill the university鈥檚 minor requirement. The political science minor will study the varying levels of government as they fulfill their minor requirement. Students can expect to take courses such as State and Local Government, American Constitutional Law, and The Presidency.

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