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Political Science

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Psychology & Human Behavior
How do social movements start? How do leaders gain power? Can governments run efficiently? Gain insight into these topics and more with a degree that explores political ideas. Political science is the study of government, public policy and the political behavior of individuals and groups. When students embark on a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in Ideas and Methods, they focus on theoretical questions that lead to real-world change. Students explore the processes, principles and structures of government and political institutions in the U.S. and in countries around the globe. Coursework covers international relations, political theory, foreign affairs, methodology and institutions, and includes hands-on internship opportunities at nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Students graduate with important writing, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to critically analyze political information given an issue important in modern U.S. society. Students will be able to differentiate the theoretical, structural, historical, and scientific dimensions of politics. Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Students will demonstrate sensitivity and tolerance of racial, cultural, and other human differences. Students will demonstrate commitment to being a politically responsible citizen. Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the American political system and/or political systems and governmental institutions around the world Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the political processes and institutions that form public policies and impact citizens, as well as the political culture that allows individuals and groups to affect how those processes function. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of foundational concepts, theories, and methodologies used in the study of (their chosen field within) political science. Students will be able to demonstrate research and writing skills relevant to the field of political science. Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking about political issues by assessing competing arguments and developing proficiency in communicating arguments in oral and/or written formats.
Sample Courses
  • POL 309: The Judicial Process
  • POL 428: Problems in Contemporary Political Theory
  • POL
  • GWS 461: Feminist IR Theories
Career Fields
  • Business
  • Local, state, federal government
  • Journalism
  • Education
  • Academia
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Political Science

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
First Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Semester Second Language
4.00
MATH 107 Exploring and Understanding Data
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Third Semester Second Language
4.00
SBS 200 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
POL Core Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Fourth Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
POL Core Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
POL 203 Political Ideas
3.00
SGPP 300B Politics, Policy, and Governance: The U.S. and the World (Part B)
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
SGPP 300A Politics, Policy and Governance: The U.S. and the World
3.00
Ideas and Methods Concentration Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective-Upper Division
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Ideas and Methods Concentration Course
3.00
Ideas and Methods Concentration Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Ideas and Methods Concentration Course
3.00
Elective-Upper Division
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
SGPP Elective-Upper Division
3.00
SGPP Elective-Upper Division
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective-Upper Division
3.00

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