A Bachelor of Arts in political science degree at Augustana University is designed for students who are interested in government-related work or graduate school. Students who major in political science will:
- understand the fundamental concepts in the study of politics and political institutions;
- analyze U.S. politics and political institutions;
- understand the domestic politics and political institutions of other countries in a comparative context;
- evaluate how nations, states, non-state actors and organizations interact at the international level;
- evaluate influential philosophical accounts of political life;
- develop a systematic understanding of American law and the function of the legal system;
- produce clear and persuasive written work about politics and political institutions; and,
- engage with the broader community through experiential and/or service learning.
