政治学专业提供政治分析技能和纪律教育，使学生能够从事多种职业。该计划旨在：（1）鼓励在社会科学的更广泛范围内分析政治理论，机构和过程；（2）在政治参与和公共事务中形成持续负责的兴趣；（3）提供机会获得对政治科学的基本了解，以作为公民身份的基础，政府或私营部门的职业或各个领域的研究生学习。该课程向学生介绍政治学内的各种主题，同时还允许在学生感兴趣的领域内进行合理的专业化培训。
The major in Political Science provides the skills of political analysis and a disciplined education that equips students for a wide variety of careers. The program is designed to: (1) encourage analysis of political theories, institutions, and processes within the broader context of the social sciences, (2) develop a continuing and responsible interest in political participation and public affairs, (3) provide the opportunity to acquire a fundamental understanding of political science as a basis for citizenship, a career in government or the private sector, or graduate study in various fields. The curriculum exposes students to various topics within Political Science while also allowing reasonable specialization in a student's area of interest.<br>Related Occupations:<br>Government and Public Administration, Criminal Investigators and Special Agents, Public Service