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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017

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school in physics or engineering should additionally take PH 412, MA 310, and MA 311.

Students wishing to prepare for teaching physics in secondary schools should complete

the physics major and confer with the education department concerning additional

requirements in education.

Courses required for the physics major may be used to meet minor requirements in

mathematics.

Minor Requirements

The following courses are required (5 units):

PH 121

PH 122

PH 201

PH 301 or PH 303

PH 304, PH 402, or PH 404

Political Science

Bachelor of Arts

Natalie M. Davis, Vincent T. Gawronski, Robert J. Slagter

Political science is the analysis of power dynamics within and between societies and

nation-states. We conduct theoretical and practical analysis to explore, explain, and

predict political behavior at the individual, group and institutional levels. Comparative

studies of the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia as well as insights from

sociology, political psychology, media studies, and economics are utilized in the study of

power across cultures. The results of research need to be communicated to a variety of

audiences; we work together to develop the skills to do this effectively. Our students are

encouraged to participate in internships, collaborate with practitioners, and work in

political settings.

The political science major is intended for those students who wish to attend law

school, pursue graduate studies, enter public service, or work in the private for-profit or

non-profit sectors. In recent years, political science majors have gone on to become

Truman Scholars, Fulbright and Rotary scholarship winners, elected public servants,

lobbyists and policy analysts, noted lawyers, business entrepreneurs, Foreign Service

Officers, journalists, authors, and community leaders.

Upon completion of the political science major, students will be able to

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articulate the fields of American politics and comparative politics

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apply the basic methods of empirical social science analysis

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employ critical thinking, research and analysis skills

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formulate theses and research questions

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synthesize information about politics