Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science with Departmental Honors/Master Public Policy

University of the Pacific

Political Science: Preparing you for careers in government, law, policy, and politics, the Political Science (POLS) major invites you to explore a variety of topics in five subfields: Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Law, and U.S. Government & Politics. In each, you will encounter issues that animate political debate around the world.Blended Political Science BA & Master of Public Policy: Earn your bachelors plus a Master of Public Policy from Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in just five years. Students in this program graduate well equipped for careers in governmental service, the non-profit sector, and for-profit companies that work with government.Graduate with Departmental Honors! Maintain a 3.5+ GPA and earn at least a B+ on your capstone project, and you can graduate with Departmental Honors. If interested, talk with your faculty advisor.Political Science Learning ObjectivesStudents in the Political Science program should be able to:Explain or interpret politics, law, or policy by applying appropriate political science concepts or analytical approaches.Evaluate strengths and limitations of key political science analytical approaches.Summarize and synthesize the political science literature related to an important question in politics, law, or policy.Write clearly, concisely, and persuasively in a variety of genres related to politics, law, or policy.Speak clearly and effectively in public settings using appropriate presentation media.Demonstrate behaviors that reflect professional standards in a variety of academic and work settings.Demonstrate an ongoing interest in and engagement with politics.Find information and scholarship on political issues and evaluate the accuracy of those materials.

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