Major Requirements
The study of Politics at Saint Mary’s requires proficiency in four major subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Theory.
Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed the Politics major will be able to do the following:
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DEMONSTRATE knowledge of institutions, principles, and theories of American constitutional democracy.
- DEMONSTRATE substantive knowledge of:
- Political theory and structure
- Dynamics of political conflict
- The historical and cultural contexts of political events
- DEMONSTRATE understanding of and proficiency in the use of standard research techniques relevant to political science issues.
- PRODUCE clear and effective analysis of significant political issues.
- DEVELOP a commitment to civic engagement.