Once majoring in Politics, you'll examine the ideas of freedom, democracy and human rights. You'll touch on ideologies, such as communism and fascism, as well as party politics, electoral behavior and protest and revolution. You will study the rise and fall of leaders and political parties and the power play between nations. Political philosophy, American politics, international relations, and comparative politics will leverage your understanding of past and current politic.
"I myself am most pleased by good friends, and if I possess something good I teach it, and I introduce them to others for whom, I believe, they will receive some benefit with a view to virtue. And reading in common with my friends, I go through the treasures of the wise men of old which they left behind in their books; and if we see something good, we pick it out; and we hold that it is a great gain if we become beneficial to one another."
Socrates to Antiphon in Xenophon's Memorabilia
CURRICULUM
Required Major Courses
- POLT 201 Introduction to Political Thought
- POLT 202 Comparative Politics
- POLT 203 American Civilization (cross-listed with HIST 203)< POLT 205 International Relations
- POLT 301 American Government
- POLT 302 Catholic Political Thought
- POLT 304 Constitutional Law
- POLT 490 Senior Seminar
Elective Major Courses (two required)
- POLT 204 Introduction to Political Research
- POLT 305 Public Policy
- POLT 307 The United States Presidency
- POLT 308 The United States Congress
- POLT 309 The Judiciary of the United States
- POLT 314 U.S. Foreign Policy
- POLT 415 Special Topics in Political Science and International Relations
- POLT 495 Internship in Politics
- HUMS 301 Humanities Seminar I
- HUMS 302 Humanities Seminar II
Minor in Politics
A Minor in Politics is available. The Minor requires POLT 201, 203, and 302. In addition, the student must complete three Politics courses. As in the requirements for the Major in Politics, HUMS 301, 302 Humanities Seminar I, II may count toward the Minor in Politics.
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