Emphasis is also placed on students developing computing skills relevant to social science research. To major in Political Science, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 33 credits hours. The Political Science major is offered through the Political Science Department. This department also offers a major and minor in Public Administration, a major in International Affairs and minors in Criminal Justice and Political Communication. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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A broad range of resources on career fields, internships, and job search information is also available in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. Political Science in the broadest sense is the study of collective decision making. Governments are the formal structures for making and implementing decisions and settling disputes, but other entities are also involved in this process. Thus political science has many facets. Political scientists are interested in the various styles and the preconditions for effective decisions, the growth and evolution of governments, and the kinds of problems that all societies face.