Student learning outcomes

The student will:

• Understand the development, structure and decision making process of governments, particularly the American government.
• Understand the role of government in solving problems and conflict that exist in a complex society.
• Be able to identify and explain the major concepts and definitions concerning politics, government and the study of political science.
• Understand the various theories and ideologies that have influenced the governments and general political systems of Western nations.
• Understand the principles and patterns that have shaped the study of international relations.
• Understand the various theories about the cause and prevention of war and the ways that power has been managed in the international system.
• Have knowledge about the institutions, theories, and practices about how American foreign policy is made.
• Have knowledge about the impact of race, gender and class on politics and government in the United States and other nations.
• Have skills to help them analyze and evaluate political issues and events in contemporary life.
• Understand the major issues, concerns and processes involved in conducting political research and be able to design and carry out a basic research project involving some aspects of politics and government.
• Have the writing and analytical skills necessary for admission to and success in graduate programs or law school.
• Develop an understanding of the prominent theories and/or ideologies that have influenced the politics of the Western world

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