Political Science Minor

The department of policy, politics and public services management offers a minor in political science. The study of politics in the department is intended to acquaint the student with the major principles, institutions and problems which have historically shaped society and the state. Such a program of study includes the politics of America, Europe and the international order. Moreover, it includes the problems of conflict, of society's organization and of the policy-making process both here and abroad. The study of politics is meant to prepare the student for advanced study or for a professional career. Courses in political science count toward the major in history.