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Political Science Learning Goals
Students who major in political science can expect to achieve the following learning goals:
- Foundational knowledge in three of the four major subfields offered at Lycoming: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Legal Studies
- In-depth knowledge in at least two of the four major subfields offered at Lycoming: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Legal Studies
- Knowledge of the methods, approaches, and theories used in accumulating and interpreting information applicable to the discipline of political science
- Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking including the formulation and defense of a thesis in written and oral formats as well as the critical analysis of arguments
- Ability to demonstrate the research skills necessary to the discipline of political science