Political Science
Focused Area Advisor: Scott Lindquist, (208) 732-6252, slindquist@csi.edu
Major Advisor: Perri Gardner, (208) 732-6867, pgardner@csi.edu
Political Science is a social science discipline that deals with the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior. Completion of the program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree, and meets the general education requirements at all Idaho public universities. Course selection should be coordinated to meet requirements for your intended transfer institution.
Students who earn a Bachelor’s degree in political science often pursue careers in the following fields: law, government, business, international and national organizations, diplomacy, and education.
Upon successful completion of the Political Science program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Political Science.
- Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.
- Utilize discipline specific approaches from the field of Political Science, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.
- Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.
- Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.
Program Application Required: No
Sample Career Opportunities: Political Scientists
*Talk to an advisor for additional career choices