Graduates will have knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, research methodology and empirical findings within the discipline of Political Science 6. Graduates will have knowledge of Western and non-Western political systems, processes, values and patterns of interaction among these systems. As is the case with other liberal arts majors, a political science major provides students with important critical thinking and communications skills that are transferable to almost any occupational endeavor. The research, statistical analysis, and computer skills taught in the department's methods courses are common to all social science disciplines and are frequently used in a wide variety of business and governmental settings. The critical thinking and communications skills developed in our courses are fundamental to success in almost any job.
Many graduates go on to become attorneys or to work for federal, state, or local governments.
The government jobs include such things as being a Congressional staffer, a researcher for the GAO, an investigator for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an urban planner, a military advisor at the Pentagon, a mayor and a city clerk. The non-governmental occupations include such things as a newspaper reporter, an underwriter, an adjuster, a stock broker, and a management consultant. Teacher Education students majoring in Political Science fulfill Professional education requirements through the Social Sciences program. Click here for more information on career opportunities. The department's wide assortment of law related courses continue to make it one of the most popular majors for pre-law students.