The political science curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation and broad understanding of the discipline of political science and allow them to specialize in areas of particular substantive interest. Political science provides excellent instruction for students interested in politics, law, journalism, teaching, or civil service. Insight into political values, domestic policy issues, and foreign policy are invaluable for students interested in such careers as well as for careers in business. The Department of Political Science offers four concentrations for students: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Policy and Public Administration. Students who do not choose to have a concentration will receive a general B.A. in Political Science. The political science curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation and broad understanding of the discipline of political science and to allow them to specialize in areas of particular substantive interest. Political science provides excellent instruction for students inter­ested in politics, law, journalism, teaching, or civil service. Insight into political values, domestic policy issues, and foreign policy are invaluable for students interested in such careers as well as for careers in business.<br><br>The study of International Relations focuses on the political and economic relationships between states as well as between states and essential non-state actors including international organizations and non-governmental organizations as well as rebel groups, ethnic separatists, and terrorist organizations. Our faculty has research interests in military and economic coercion, globalization, international organizations, foreign policy decision-making, and international security. We employ a variety of empirical methods of study in order to simplify and understand the ever-changing world around us.