CAS.POL.BS - Bachelor of Science - Major in Political Science

The Political Science major enables students to develop skills in both theoretical and practical analysis, understanding, and evaluation of the changing nature, form, and function of governing arrangements, political processes, and the civil-social order. The major is designed to prepare students for one of the numerous careers in domestic government service and political organizations. Additionally, the Political Science major offers preparation toward teaching, research and graduate study for advanced degrees in political science and law (see Political Science Pre-Law (p. ) section). (Political Science majors desiring to teach in secondary schools need to take a double major in Political Science and Social Studies Education.) The Political Science major often serves as a companion double major with Business, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Theology and Philosophy, Social Studies, Social Work, or Writing.