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Political ScienceA Concentration and a Minor Political Science is the study of how governments and citizens act, and interact, in the making of public policy. Government plays a major role in society, influencing economics, politics, and ethics. By studying politics, students gain the understanding of policy-making necessary to maximize their contributions to critical political and social decisions. The Political Science concentration requires six courses and is available to complement a primary concentration in the College of Business or a major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Political Science minor requires four courses and is available to all students. Both programs give students a working knowledge of foreign and domestic politics and help them develop a global perspective, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students examine the theories and conceptual models used to describe, explain, and predict events, so that they move beyond seeing political events as simply a series of distinct cases. They learn the research methods of the field, so that they can produce their own analysis of public policy issues and independent research. Studying Political Science at BryantPolitical Science at Bryant includes courses that cover the discipline’s four major subfields: American politics, comparative politics (examining domestic politics outside of the United States), international politics, and political philosophy. For a Political Science concentration, students complete two courses from Government and Society in America, Introduction to Global Politics and Comparative Politics, and then four other courses, two of which must be at the 400 level. For a Political Science minor, students are required to take either government and Society in America or Introduction to Global Politics, and then three other courses, one of which must be at the 400 level. These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and succeed in today’s complex world of increasing governmental power and globalization. Students will also deepen their ethical sensibility through the study of fundamental ethical questions that are intrinsic to politics. Students interested in Political Science may also pursue the major in Politics and Law. CoursesStudents in the Political Science concentration will complete the following concentration requirements:
Students in the Political Science minor will complete the following minor requirements:
For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Opportunities After GraduationPolitical Science courses develop valued skills in analytic thinking, decision-making, and communication. Students are equipped for success throughout their professional lives. Some career options for political scientists include:
Students are also well-prepared to pursue advanced study in law or other fields such as international relations, political science, or public administration. For More InformationTo learn more about the Political Science concentration and minor, please contact:
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