The Study of Political Science

Political Science is the systematic study of the use of power to pursue a policy in an institutional setting and to exercise control over human society. Political Science is concerned with political interaction in the exploration of political attitudes, elections, interest groups, lobbying, organizations, and the electorate’s interaction in governmental settings.  Majors are required to complete specific courses within their discipline, as well as courses relating to government and politics.  These courses include:

• Scope and Methods of Political Science
• American Governement
• Judicial Process
• Political Theory
• Political Parties Parties and Pressure Groups
• Legislative Process
• American Constitutional Law
• European Governments
• International Law
• American Foreign Policy
• Criminal Law and Justice
• International Relations
• Moot Court
• Critical and Logical Reasoning
• Logic
• The History of Rhetoric
• Ethical Thinking in the Professions

The Political Science courses are categorized into nine subject areas.  (Click on to read a brief description of each subject.)

American Government and Politics

Comparative Politics

Theory and Methodology

International Relations and Law

Political Theory

American Constitutional Law

Public Law and Jurisprudence

Critical and Logical Reasoning

Ethics