政治学文学士

政治学系致力于培训学生，使其成为知识渊博的公民和有效的专业人员。我们的学士和硕士课程在其国内，国际，比较，地理和理论层面研究了国内外权力结构，社会经济关系以及公共生活的基础-政府，思想和活动。美国政治科学协会对此学科进行了广泛的描述。它说，“政治学”是对政府，公共政策和政治进程，系统以及政治行为的研究。该专业的子领域包括美国政治，政治哲学，比较政治，国际关系和许多相关领域，例如政策研究，政治地理，政治经济学以及对特定国家或地区的研究。政治学家使用各种方法来检查世界所有国家和地区的过程，系统和政治动态。政治
The American Political Science Association has developed a broad description of the discipline. ''Political Science,'' it says, ''is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior.'' The profession's sub-fields include American politics, political philosophy, comparative politics, international relations and a host of related fields such as policy studies, political geography, political economy, and studies of particular countries or geographic areas. Political scientists use a variety of approaches to examine the process, systems and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world.<br><br>Students majoring in political science must complete a 30-credit course of study. Several required courses introduce students to the discipline's traditional sub-fields and to different methods of analysis. There is also considerable room for student choice within the major, and the department offers ample opportunities for independent study, honors theses and internships.