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Political Science Program Student
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze and differentiate various political
movements, structures and institutions in
the United States and other countries.
2. Differentiate and make connections
between theory and practice, between
global and local events, and between
political science and other disciplines.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of different
cultures and its effect on domestic and
international affairs.
4. Demonstrate leadership and collaborative
skills through active engagement in service
learning and internships.
5. Apply research and communication
techniques effectively.
6. Value the fundamental importance of
one’s membership in the human polity,
emphasizing citizenship and political
community.
Degrees
• Major in Political Science
• Minor in Political Science
Requirements for Political Science
Major
33 hours of PO courses, of which at least 20
hours must be in courses numbered above 299.
Majors must take PO201, plus three of the
other introductory courses (PO101, PO102,
PO131, PO141, PO151, PO210, or PO220)
and at least one writing-intensive departmental
seminar (PO490)
Requirements for Political Science
Minor
18 hours of PO courses, including PO101
and PO201 and at least nine hours at the upper
level (above 299). Undergraduates enrolled in
any college or program, are eligible to minor in
the field.
Political Science Courses
PO101, Introduction to Politics: The ideas
and practice of politics, with consideration of
the political systems and foreign policies of the
United States and countries in Europe and the
Third World. (U)(3). Occasionally.
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PO102, Introduction to Peace Studies: This
course provides a basic introduction to the
study of Peace Studies. It begins with an examination
of the history of the field and its major
theoretical and philosophical currents. The
second part of the course deals with structural,
cultural and direct violence and issues as social
justice, human rights and peace building with
reference to contemporary cases. (U)(3). Every
semester.
PO131, Introduction to United States Politics:
The contemporary political system with
emphasis on the functioning of the institutions
of the national government in the context of
the political culture and the political economy
of the United States. (U)(3). Fall only.
PO141, Introduction to International
Politics: An analysis of patterns in international
politics with emphasis on conflict and cooperation,
the international economy and resource
scarcity and the foreign policies of major
powers. (U)(3). Fall or spring.
PO151, Introduction to Comparative
Politics: Study of several political systems in
Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America examining
similarities, differences and factors involved
in stability, change or revolution. (U)(3). Fall
or spring.
PO201, Research and Analysis: This course,
required of all majors, will introduce students
to the process of designing and executing
research projects (large and small) in political
science; to library, archival and web-based
resources for political research; to quantitative
and qualitative methods of analysis; and to
writing research reports for various audiences.
(U)(3). Every semester.
PO210, Basic Political Thought: Structured
around certain perennial topics of politics, this
course introduces students to the philosophical
ideas that form the foundation of political
institutions. (U)(3). Spring only.
PO220, Community Mediation: This course
focuses on conflicts experienced by human
communities and ways in which these conflicts
can be understood as opportunities for constructive
change through the cultivation of
multiple perspectives, identification of underlying
shared needs and interests, and collaborative