Political Science, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program in Political Science will be able to:

1. Develop an appreciation of the field of politics.
2. Evaluate, design, and apply social science research with respect to political phenomena.
3. Understand and critically assess the processes, theories, and outcomes of political institutions and political behavior.
4. Demonstrate social scientific information literacy.
5. Develop and express ideas in written communication in an effective and scholarly manner.
6. Demonstrate oral communication abilities, particularly to convey complex ideas, recognize diverse viewpoints, and offer empirical evidence of an argument.
7. Construct and evaluate analytical, comprehensive arguments.

Lower-Division Requirements

• POL 1001 - Introduction to Political Science (GE) (3) *
• POL 1065 - American Government (4)
• POL 2030 - Introduction to International Relations (4)
• POL 2070 - Scope and Methods of Political Science (4)

Upper-Division Requirements

Total: 52 Units