Academic Learning Compact - Political Science

The major in political science provides an understanding of how government and politics operate in the U.S. and elsehwere. You will develop the critical analytic and research skills to study government and politics and you will be able to articulate information and ideas about government and politics.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

• Complete thirty hours of political science course work with minimum grades of C, including at least eighteen hours at the 3000/4000 level. In addition, you must complete an introductory statistics course.
• Complete two 3000/4000-level political science courses with a writing component, graded by department rubric.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Knowledge of government and politics in the U.S. and elsewhere.
2. Ability to use critical analytic and research skills to study government and politics.
3. Ability to articulate information and ideas in speech and in writing about government and politics.