Political Science - Spelman College

Political Science from Spelman College is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The political science department is organized into two primary tracks: American Institutions and Processes and International Relations. The general core curriculum and electives are consistent with the requirements for an excellent department as outlined by the American Political Science Association. The goal of the department is to equip students intellectually to comprehend and analyze political information no matter what the career choice or the talent or interests. Political Science courses provide good grounding in the substantive content of the discipline. Courses in the major also emphasize the development of good writing skills. In addition, the department offers off- campus experiences where students can participate in "real world" political activities. Departmental Objectives Upon completion of courses in the political science major program students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of political science in the structures, institutions, and processes of the United States and other nations. Apply the knowledge of the discipline, using technology as well as traditional methods, to contemporary questions. Organize ideas and focus them effectively on the issue in question. Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communicative, analytical, and critical thinking skills in various academic and professional settings. Recognize their personal value systems and apply these to their social and political worlds. Provide content for integrating skills for teacher preparation, graduate, and professional schools. View more details on Spelman College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.