Upon completion of the political science B.A., students will be able to...
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Understand the processes, theories, and empirical regularities of political institutions and political behavior in the student’s chosen emphasis area: American politics, comparative politics, or international relations.
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Employ critical thinking and demonstrate social scientific literacy, including basic quantitative literacy.
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Utilize contemporary social science research methods to conduct rigorous research on political phenomena.
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Write effectively, particularly to convey complex concepts and information in a concise manner.
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Apply abstract theory and research methods to understand contemporary political events and public policies.
Updated 2021