Political scientists study the formal and informal political processes that shape public policy.
It combines both humanistic and scientific perspectives in order to understand the political behavior of individuals, groups, and nations. Political science provides a basis for informed participation in community organizations and electoral politics as well as providing a solid foundation for a variety of careers. The Political Science program offers four concentrations. Each shares a common core of traditional political science courses followed by specialized required courses and electives appropriate for each area. The Department sponsors a number of organizations and activities including a chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science, a model UN team and a student journal.