Political Science - Concordia College at Moorhead

Political Science from Concordia College at Moorhead is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The study of political science at Concordia College offers a solid theoretical foundation complemented by strong vocational preparation. Political science majors learn not only the concepts, theories and methods associated with their discipline, but also gain the cognitive and presentational skills required of tomorrow's leaders, public and private. At its core, politics is about building and maintaining the communities that make life possible, at the local, state, national and international levels. To be responsible citizens, we must understand these communities; the mission of the political science department, therefore, is to help students not only to understand but also to influence the various communities in which they will participate. The political science department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes: be familiar with major theories and analytical approaches in political science understand ethnic, gender or cultural dimensions of political problems and policies understand the international dimensions of political problems and policies be able to use quantitative and statistical approaches to political science understand normative approaches to political problems and policies While many graduates in political science find their callings in the fields of law and/or government , majors pursue a variety of occupations; therefore, students are advised to complement their majors with courses in world languages, economics, data analysis and study abroad. Students are strongly encouraged to put their theoretical learning to practical use through internships and other off-campus opportunities. The department participates in the global studies major and in fieldwork under special studies when it can be properly arranged. Also available are the Washington (D.C.) Semester Program through American University, and the Lutheran College Washington Semester Program studying governmental affairs. View more details on Concordia College at Moorhead . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.