Political Science Certificate (M)
A Political Science Certificate will help students explore the context of American Government, including through a view of the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the federal system of government. Understand the place of individual and agency action in the American political system, including the role of civil rights and liberties; public opinion; voting; and other forms of participation. Explain how collective action underpins the American system, including the role of Congress, the Presidency, and the Courts, and how collective action is delivered through the output of government laws, regulations, and other decisions. Appreciate how nation-states compare and contrast in the 21st century geopolitical world, as well as how nation-states interact through the laws, practices, and conventions that underpin international relations.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Political Science Certificate
Students will:
- Explore the context of American Government, including through a view of the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the federal system of government.
- Understand the place of individual and agency action in the American political system, including the role of civil rights and liberties; public opinion; voting; and other forms of participation.
- Explain how collective action underpins the American system, including the role of Congress, the Presidency, and the Courts, and how collective action is delivered through the output of government laws, regulations, and other decisions.
- Appreciate how nation-states compare and contrast in the 21st century geopolitical world, as well as how nation-states interact through the laws, practices, and conventions that underpin international relations.