Bachelor of Arts in 政治科学
Bachelor of Arts in 政治科学 in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the 道成肉身的大学 prepares students for impactful futures in public policy, 公共管理, 法律, 非营利组织, 公营机构, international affairs or graduate education. 学生 find employment in government and non-government 公营机构, including non-profit organizations or businesses relating to international affairs.
为什么是政治学?
Political scientists study the origin, development and operations of political systems. With a degree in political science, students will be well-prepared to understand the forces that guide political processes. 学生 will learn strong critical thinking and communication skills, which are valuable in many different fields. Employers across sectors value college-educated individuals who can write and speak well, 解决问题, 快速学习新信息, and work well with others on a team.
政治学课程
B.A. in 政治科学 is a rigorous 121-hour degree program that provides majors with a strong foundation to expand awareness and understanding of political life. The program stimulates scholarship and continuing interest in government, 政府服务和公民. It provides a framework for enriching the exposure of its students and the wider University community to the study of government, politics and issues of public concern.
校本 students learn from distinguished faculty who are knowledgeable in a wide variety of political landscapes, 包括国会政治, 国际政治与美国.S. 联邦制. Through small class sizes and the exploration of themes such as the effects of globalization and America’s leadership in the world, graduates will be well-equipped for a career or postgraduate degree in political science.
政治科学 majors can further tailor their studies by selecting one of two tracks: 美国政治 or International Relations/Comparative Politics.
学生 can choose from three concentrations:
The 美国政治 track emphasizes a deep understanding of United States politics and government. Through the required 18 hours of courses, students explore the U.S. legal system, constitutional 法律 and the branches of government, and public and foreign policy. 环境法课程, 人权, political psychology and behavior, and gender and politics are also offered and provide insight into the intersection of political science and justice.
This track integrates courses from both the fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics. 学生 examine global political structures and climates of European and Asian countries, as well as politics in developing regions. 政治科学 majors choosing this track round out their 18-hour track requirements with study in 人权, U.S. foreign policy, globalization, and terrorism and conflict.
The 政治科学 degree program also requires students to minor in an interdisciplinary or other approved program, including the 法律系的浓度. 浓度, designed primarily to prepare students for 法律 school and the LSAT exam, 对任何专业的学生开放. Emphasizing reading comprehension, analytical writing and oral communication, this interdisciplinary program consists of 28 credit hours from among 政治科学, 哲学, English and Communication programs, as well as a one-hour Law School Preparation Colloquium.
政治学的职业生涯
研究生s of 校本’s 政治科学 program are at work throughout the United States and abroad. They include teachers and educators, 管理员, 公共安全人员, 律师, 执法人员, 非营利组织的领导者. Others have pursued 法律 school or continued their studies at the master’s or doctoral level. Others still have worked at institutions such as the United Nations or the Democracy Collaborative, non-government organizations (NGOs) and many more. The professional forecast for political science majors looks bright. 在今天的美国, there is an increased demand for public policy analysis in both government and non-government organizations, which will support employment growth. 事实上, 2019年至2029年, employment of political scientists is projected to increase 6%, faster than the average for all occupations.