WHAT IS POLITICAL SCIENCE?
This major is part of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Exploration Group
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Political Science serves students whose primary interest is in some phase of public affairs (law, politics, government service) or international relations (foreign service), in gaining a better understanding of the entire field of governmental organization and functions.
Political Science can lead to a variety of career paths. For some jobs, office work is a significant part of the job, whereas others include a variety of environments and travel responsibilities. Political science is an excellent pre- professional major in which students develop skills that are applicable to further study in law, medical, dental, theological, journalism, and business schools.
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POLS 1002 - Introduction to Political Theory (Potential Major Requirement) (Gen Ed: CA 1)
POLS 1202 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (Potential Major Requirement) (Gen Ed: CA 2 and CA 4-INT)
POLS 1207 - Introduction to Non-Western Politics (Potential Major Requirement) (Gen Ed: CA 2 and CA 4-INT)
POLS 1402 - Introduction to International Relations (Potential Major Requirement) (Gen Ed: CA 2 and CA 4-INT)
POLS 1602 - Introduction to American Politics (Potential Major Requirement) (Gen Ed: CA 2)
POLS 2622 - State and Local Government (Potential Major Requirement)
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Undergraduate Political Review
Undergraduate Student Government
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