Political Science - Linfield College - McMinnville Campus

Political Science from Linfield College - McMinnville Campus is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. At its root, the study of politics involves the exploration of relationships between government and the governed, the powerful and the powerless, as well as the ways in which identities and interests shape these relationships. The Political Science curriculum investigates these and other thematic relationships in the context of five broad fields: American politics, comparative politics, international politics, political theory, and public law. Students are encouraged to take courses in each field, and many students choose to specialize in one. While Political Science is one of the most flexible and diverse majors at Linfield, it is also one of the most challenging and rigorous. Above all, the Political Science curriculum is intended to help students acquire the tool set and knowledge they need to excel in an increasingly interconnected world. A student's education in political science is enriched through opportunities for direct experience with the political world. The department's required internship program makes it possible for students to work at local, state, national and international levels and integrate their coursework with practical, real world experiences. In addition to providing a core foundation in the study of politics, students pursue in depth issues of particular interest to them in one required pro-seminar and a senior thesis, in which they work closely with faculty members on more intensive research projects. The senior thesis course concludes with a substantial revision and oral defense of an independent research project, and is accompanied by small professional development workshops designed to help seniors make the transition beyond Linfield to graduate school and/or to pursue successful careers in government, law, NGO activism, education, journalism, business, academia, and many other fields. Goals for the Major In successfully completing a major in political science , a student will be able to: Think critically, systematically, and creatively about political issues by employing a variety of theoretical and methodological tools; Demonstrate a fundamental grasp of the central political problems in local, national, and global contexts; Communicate in a clear, cogent, and literate fashion to a range of audiences, both in writing and verbally; Apply their coursework to their own experience through January term courses abroad, internships, and/or a semester in Washington, D.C.; and Engage productively and responsively in civic debate and discourse. View more details on Linfield College - McMinnville Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.