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Political Science Program

Political Science Program > Student Learning Goals

Student Learning Goals

  1. Foster in our students an appreciation of government and politics and prepare them to assume the duties of citizenship.

  2. Provide special knowledge and skills useful to those who plan to pursue public service.

  3. Lay the foundations for the scholarly study of government, politics, and the law for those who plan to pursue graduate study or a legal education.