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College Catalog 2015-2016 
    
College Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science (B.A.)


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Student Learning Outcomes for Political Science:

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the major theories, concepts, and methods of political analysis – empirical, normative, and policy-oriented.

  • Apply theories, concepts, and methods used in the study of politics to political ideas, institutions, and practices.

  • Exercise critical judgment, analyze, and synthesize relevant information and construct reasoned argument.

  • Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and in writing.

  • Conduct independent, original research, demonstrating the ability to gather, organize, and present evidence, data, and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources.

  • Be involved in matters of public concern locally, nationally, and globally.

The Political Science major requires the following courses:


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For information about the American University Washington Semester Program, students should contact Dr. Fletcher McClellan. For internship opportunities in Harrisburg through the Department’s Capital Semester Internship Program (PS 471), students should contact Dr. April Kelly-Woessner.

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