Political Science

Political science focuses on the structure, process, and outcomes of politics and government.

The programs include courses in the areas of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, methodology, public administration, public policy, and public law.

Political science majors will:

1. demonstrate knowledge in most of the generally-recognized areas of the discipline;
2. demonstrate political analysis skills;
3. demonstrate skills essential for success in careers related to political science;
4. demonstrate effective citizenship; and
5. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

The B.S. in Political Science is a program in the Department of Government, Criminology and Sociology at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Government, Criminology and Sociology is housed in Lander University’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. For more information on the college, click here.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

• Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
• See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
• For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.