A political-science major is designed to provide systematic understanding of government and politics, both national and international. The modern study of government is concerned not only with formal structure, but also with political behavior and with the political culture in which government institutions operate. Such study is intended to increase one's understanding of society, to assist the educated person in fulfilling the obligations of a citizen, and to lay the groundwork for a diversified choice of careers.
Political science provides an excellent background for the study of law and political journalism.
It is suited to the aims of the student who might plan to enter active political life or government service. This major also provides ideal background for teaching in the social studies. Political science may be the basis for graduate study leading to administrative work in government, in international agencies, or in business organizations. The major in political science is open to students who have completed PSC 101, PSC 102, PSC 205, and PSC 217 with a minimum grade of C in each. Students who expect to do graduate work should note that some knowledge of statistics is often assumed and also that a reading knowledge of a foreign language is often required for graduate degrees.