The goal of the political science department is to transmit the knowledge of the discipline by providing courses and instruction characterized by excellence. Courses are designed for students who desire a basic, general knowledge of American government; students who major in the discipline, but do not plan to go to graduate school; students who plan to go to graduate or professional schools; and students who plan to teach in the social sciences in the public schools of Georgia.
The required courses total 28 hours; the remaining 16 hours may be electives. Majors may select a concentration in American Institutions and Processes or International Relations. All courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who wish to take courses at other colleges must obtain permission from the chairperson.
Honors Program students are required to have two semesters of faculty supervised in Thesis Honors Research. This requirement may be satisfied in political science with PSC 400 and PSC 497.
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Objectives
Upon completion of courses in the political science major program, students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of political science in the structures, institutions, and processes of the United States and other nations.
Apply the knowledge of the discipline, using technology as well as traditional methods, to contemporary questions. Organize ideas and focus them effectively on the issue in question.
Demonstrate an outstanding of verbal and written communicative, analytical and critical thinking skills in various academic and professional settings.
Recognize their personal value systems and apply these to their own social and political worlds.
Provide content for integrating skills for teacher preparation, and graduate and professional schools.
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