政治
The perspectives and skills acquired by students in 政治 classes will serve them in a wide range of career fields, 包括业务, 新闻, 法律, 政治, 公共服务.
概述
The 政治 Program is designed to assist students in developing the arts of deliberation and judgment by which they may understand more fully and participate more effectively in public affairs. 分析推理, 有效的写作, and proficiency in basic research techniques are skills cultivated and used throughout the program.
Emphasis is placed not so much on the changing details of current events, but on the philosophical, 历史, and institutional nature of the persistent problems that current issues illustrate. Students can anticipate a rigorous inquiry into political philosophy, 美国政府, 比较政府, and international relations. Students are offered a diversity of non-classroom learning experiences. The 政治 Program encourages independent study, internships, and off-campus academic programs.
Your Major Took You Where?
政治 majors have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.
雇主
- Americans for Tax Reform
- Commission on Presidential Debates
- 法院快递
- 参议员帕特·图米
- Strategic Marketing, SM
研究生学习
- Case Western Reserve University (J.D.国际法)
- University of Cincinnati (M.B.A., business administration)
- University of Louisville School of Law (J.D.,人权/民权)
- University of Southern California (M.A.(电影研究)
- 华盛顿 & 李氏法学院(J.D.(刑法)
课程
政治 majors take courses that cover basic ideas, 概念, 词汇表, and issues shaping contemporary 美国政治. Students are introduced to core global political institutions: legislatures, 高管, 选举制度, 经济系统, 等. Sophomore-level courses include American Political Thought, 法律与社会, and Introduction to International Relations. The major requires additional courses in political philosophy, 公法, 美国政治, and political analysis and application.