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Examining how judicial rulings interpret constitutional authority, civil rights, and freedoms, and their influence on government operations at all levels.
The Political Science Department provides a broad liberal arts education, allowing students to pursue either a major or minor in Political Science for their bachelor's degree. This approach emphasizes comprehensive learning over narrow specialization.
Through Political Science courses, students develop both a richer comprehension of governance systems, policy formation, and global affairs, as well as crucial analytical abilities for career advancement - including critical thinking, comprehensive research, and clear communication.
Political Science as a field teaches students about governmental systems, political processes, policy development, and state functions, with specialized areas covering political philosophy, global relations, comparative government studies, legal systems, research techniques, policy analysis, and U.S. politics.