Political Science Minor
Explore the fascinating world of politics and make a difference in society.
Dive into the intricacies of governance, policy analysis, and global affairs, complementing your primary field of study with a deeper understanding of political dynamics.
Whether you're interested in law, public service, or international relations, our minor offers a valuable perspective that enhances your critical thinking skills and prepares you for a diverse range of career paths.
Unique class topics in the Political Science minor:
- U.S Politics: Explore the intricacies of the American political system, analyzing key institutions, processes, and issues shaping governance and policy-making at the national level.
- Comparative Politics: Investigate political systems and focus on presidencies, parliaments, courses, party systems, electoral systems, civil societies, and bureaucracies.
- Introduction to Public Policy: Examine the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, learning to analyze policy problems, stakeholders, and solutions in diverse social and political contexts.
- Environmental Politics: Delve into the complex intersection of politics and environmental issues, exploring environmental protection and natural resource management and their manifestation into political movements and policy.
- Immigration Politics & Policy: Focus on the historical development and evolution of immigration policy in the United States, the factors responsible for changes in the content and enforcement of immigration law, and contemporary immigration policy problems and potential policy solutions.
- Political Parties and Elections: Explore the role of political parties, their role within government, and the effectiveness of parties and elections as democratic links between citizens and those who govern.
- International Relations: Examine current affairs, international law, the principles and practices of diplomacy, international organizations, the efforts to prevent war and maintain peace.
- Constitutional Law II: Build upon foundational knowledge of constitutional principles and case law, exploring advanced topics such as civil liberties, equal protection, and judicial review in the context of constitutional interpretation.
- International Security: Investigate the causes, consequences, and management of security threats in the international system, including terrorism, conflict resolution, arms control, and human security issues.