It offers the necessary preparation for admission to law school or graduate programs in business administration. A Master of Science degree in applied economics is also offered. Ideally, the student should become prepared to play an enlightened role in national, state, and community affairs and to develop a coherent and reasoned knowledge of law, governance, political behavior, and public administration. Political science provides an excellent academic background for students preparing for careers in law, public service, journalism, and teaching. The department has a prelaw advisor who assists students seeking admission to law school.
Sociology is the study of situations in which human beings are in relationship with one another.
It seeks to explain social institutions, standards, cultures and the factors that operate in social change. Sociologists may find employment with business and agricultural organizations or governmental agencies, as well as academic institutions. The fields of labor relations, personnel administration, market analysis, and various types of industrial research employ trained sociologists. Many graduates enter the social services. Graduates of this option have found employment with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as correctional, probation and parole organizations.