The principal objective of the program in Political Science is to stimulate students to attain a higher level of responsibility, sensitivity and awareness with respect to current political and social issues as well as familiarity with the policies and functions of American government at the federal, state and local levels. The training, which has both theoretical and practical dimensions, is designed to equip its graduates for gainful employment in both the public and private sectors of our society and preparing students for graduate and professional schools.

A major requires the completion of thirty (30) semester hours in Political Science including POLI 201, 210, and 490, but excluding POLI 110, and at least one course in each of the following three sub-areas: political theory, international relations and comparative government, and American politics and institutions.

A minor requires the successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours in Political Science including POLI 201, 210 and 490. A concentration of 30 semester hours (excluding POLI 110) and minor of 18 hours (including POLI 110) are available through the General Studies Program.