据美国政治科学协会称，政治学是对政府，公共政策和政治程序，制度以及政治行为的研究。那些获得政治学学位的人了解治理过程及其与现代社会中出现的复杂问题的关系。我们的毕业生研究除美国之外的其他国家的文化，社会或政治方面的问题。我们的毕业生计划，组织和解决问题政治研究中的问题，问题或争议。我们的毕业生表现出对政治学问题研究所必需的信息资源，分析方法，数字工具和上下文相关文献的熟悉。我们的毕业生展现出广泛而复杂的政治知识和政府及其对人类生活的影响。
Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior, according to the American Political Science Association. Those earning degrees in political science understand the governing process and its relationship to complex issues arising in a modern society.<br>A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations, campaign management and polling, journalism, pre-collegiate education, electoral politics, research and university and college teaching.<br>Our graduates effectively communicate a written political science argument.<br>Our graduates examine cultural, social, or political aspects of a nation other than the United States.<br>Our graduates plan, organize, and resolve problems, questions, or controversies in the study of politics.<br>Our graduates demonstrate familiarity with the sources of information, methods of analysis, digital tools and contextual literature necessary for the research of issues in political science.<br>Our graduates demonstrate a broad and sophisticated knowledge of politics and government and of their impact on human life.