Political Science Program Learning Outcomes

A student who graduates with a major in Political Science should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and analytical proficiency across the political science subfields.
• Use writing skills to communicate theoretical perspectives, findings, and interpretations of political issues.
• Apply theoretical perspectives and research methods to generate positions about contemporary political issues and/or explanations of political phenomena.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess political ideas and events.
• Identify opportunities for civic engagement and participation in political processes.
• Integrate political knowledge with faith, ethnic, race, and/or gender identities.