ADMISSIONS ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE ALUMNI ATHLETICS ABOUT Apply Visit Give Presidential Search Keywords POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR Program Description What is political science? Like politics itself, the answer is both simple and incredibly complicated. Political science is the systematic study of the individual's relationship with government. It investigates the nature and purpose of government, the principles on which it rests, the justification of political authority, the legal and moral aspects of that authority and the nature and development of the great human freedoms. Courses offered here focus on these concerns in the American and international political systems. The approach with the political science major combines the practical with the theoretical so contemporary political issues can be better understood. Course work within the political science degree is useful for those who are oriented toward elective, appointive and administrative positions at all levels of government, as well as for those interested in politics as an avocation. It can also help prepare students for graduate studies in law and the social sciences, as well as for business, journalism and broadcasting careers. Learning Outcomes Students will be able to identify and compare key theories in political science and the assumptions associated with those theories Students will evaluate the credibility of knowledge based claims Students will be able to apply political science concepts to real world policy and political questions Students will be able to evaluate the findings of political science research Students will be able to create professional communications Course Map Political Science, B.A. Political Science Minor Prospective Students APPLY REQUEST INFO Current Students EMAIL ADVISER Experiences Students have had internships with: Offices of members of Congress Political campaigns The legal community Our faculty can help identify opportunities for internship experiences in Kansas City, state capitals, Washington DC, or in relevant sectors wherever our students hope to call "home" Rockhurst is uniquely located for students seeking to better understand their place in the world of politics and policy. The Kansas City metro is home to numerous governmental entities, an active legal community, political campaign and consultant offices, and near our regions state government capitals. Kansas City is also home to foreign consulates, global non-profits, think tanks, and international enterprises Dean's Scholar program – earn a bachelor's and master's degree in only 5 years! Learn more about the program here Outcomes Graduates find political science jobs such as: Public administration and government Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations Journalism and the media Law school Graduate school and advanced studies Political Science Courses Faculty Resources Student Learning Outcomes Contact Us 1100 Rockhurst Road | Kansas City, MO 64110 816-501-4000 | info@rockhurst.edu RESOURCES University Catalog Bookstore Calendar Campus Map Consumer Information Directory Library Photo Albums Web Portal I WANT TO: Apply Visit Give Find a Job Hire a Hawk Reserve Event Space Contact Rockhurst Create a Plan for My Journey SCHOOLS College of Arts and Sciences College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis Saint Luke's™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Kansas City's Jesuit University ©2021 Rockhurst University | Privacy Notice | Web Accessibility