Program Goals and Objectives

  • Goal 1: Understand Governmental Processes, Theories, & International Relations
    • Objective 1.1: Understand Constitutional Foundations, Processes, Institutions, Non-Govt Actors
    • Objective 1.2: Be Able to Compare Political Systems
    • Objective 1.3: Understand Political Theory
    • Objective 1.4: Knowledge of International Relations Concepts, Actors, Processes, Political Economy
    • Objective 1.5: Knowledge of  Policy Issues in
  • Goal 2: Locate, Assess, Interpret and Communicate Political Information
    • Objective 2.1: Write effectively
    • Objective 2.2: Communicate Verbally and with Use of Technology  
    • Objective 2.3: Assess and Interpret Political Data and Events
    • Objective 2.4: Define Research Problems and Develop Hypotheses
  • Goal 3: Exercise Responsibilities of Citizenship in a Democratic Society
    • Objective 3.1: Understand World, National and Regional Politics 
    • Objective 3.2: Demonstrate an Understanding of Democratic Values
    • Objective 3.3: Recognize and Understand Opposing Viewpoints
  • Goal 4: Apply Knowledge in Career Settings or Graduate/Professional Programs
    • Objective 4.1: Perform Successfully in Internship Experiences