Program Overview

The political science program encourages students who are interested in politics, history, law, or government to examine political institutions and analyze how they influence society, culture, and economics.

As a political science student, majors and minors develop analytical and problem-solving abilities and improve their communication skills. Students are able to evaluate the international dimensions of politics and put contemporary issues into historical context in order to build persuasive political arguments.

Featuring courses in American government, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and foreign policy, the political science undergraduate program allows students to select from several elective options to complete their degrees. In addition to receiving a solid foundation for graduate school, Webster students who study political science go on to exciting careers in government, law, business, education, or politics.

Emphasis in Public Law
The Bachelor of Arts in political science with an emphasis in public law prepares students to examine the judiciary and legal system in the context of broader political structures and forces at both national and global levels.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Put contemporary political issues in historical context and use historical facts to build arguments about politics
• Demonstrate familiarity with the political institutions and processes of the United States.
• Understand and evaluate the international and transnational dimensions of particular problems and policies.
• Demonstrate familiarity with several methods and analytical approaches used by political scientists to examine political institutions and processes.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the structures and processes of the judicial branch of both state and U.S. governments.
• Analyze and evaluate the role of the judiciary as a political actor.