Political science graduates work in a wide variety of fields.  The BA in Political Science will help to enable politically-active students to pursue a formalized program of study that includes opportunities for internships with local, state, and federal governmental agencies.  These learning opportunities will provide the students connections and valuable experience to launch their careers in political science.

Upon completing the requirements for the BA in Political Science, students should be able to:

• Critically read texts. Beyond reading comprehension, this skill demands an ability to assess bias, interpretation, and distinguish between weaker and stronger arguments.
• Think analytically. Political Science classes will train students how to understand complex problems and arguments through texts, lecture, and classroom discussions.
• Write at an advanced level. This will provide them the tools to continue their education or excel at workplace communication.
• Aticulate an informed perspective on contemporary political issues. This baseline knowledge is a crucial component of their education and essential to a liberal education.
• Demonstrate understanding of the history of ideas and how this history shapes the political world. The major gives students an informed perspective on the present, analytic thinking skills to understand the future, and an understanding of the history of ideas to access the past