Political Science

Political Science is recommended as a major or minor for students planning to enter a variety of fields. The subject provides the background necessary for both admission to and satisfactory performance in the study of law. Course offerings in Political Science are also designed to meet the needs of students planning to enter government or military service, secondary school teaching, graduate school, the media, and political campaigns and consulting. In addition, the study of Political Science offers any student a chance to broaden his or her understanding of the American and International political systems.