2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED]
Political Science
|
|
 Return to: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences: Programs, Degrees and Certificates
Dean: Traci Fahimi, EdD
Academic Chair: Joon Kil, PhD
Faculty: Joon Kil, PhD, Shirin Sahani
Courses
Since exposure to other political systems and ideas is vital in this increasingly interdependent world, students of all interests and backgrounds will find political science courses relevant and of value. The political science curriculum includes both required and elective courses appropriate for a general liberal arts education and for the major in political science. The core course, American Government, meets the general education requirement in American Institutions and lays a broad analytical framework that may be employed in examining political issues. Other courses in the curriculum meet general education requirements in the social sciences.
Major
Most social, economic and moral issues have political implications; and governmental policy affects most aspects of daily life. Political science is an excellent liberal arts major for students interested in learning how groups of people govern themselves; how policies are made; and how we can improve our government policies at the local, state, national, and international levels. Those interested in American politics, international affairs, critical issues such as civil rights, health care, the environment and the deficit should consider this course of study.
Potential Careers (For Non-Transfer Degree Recipients)
Examples of careers for the political science major include the following:
- Teaching in Secondary and Post-secondary Schools
- Law
- Government Employment
- Campaign Manager
- Legislative Staff Member
- State, Local, and Federal Elected Office Holder
- Government Agency Employee
- Business and Private Agencies
- Insurance
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Consulting
- Research
- Communications and Journalism
- International Trade and Organizations
- United Nations
- International Business
- International Relief and Aid Group
ProgramsAssociate in ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer
Return to: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences: Programs, Degrees and Certificates
|