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MISSION STATEMENT
The political science program at UI is designed to provide students with
a comprehensive selection of introductory and advanced courses in the
above areas in order to give them the background necessary to pursue a
variety of potential career objectives. Students have a choice of either
a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The B.S. degree
places more emphasis on methodology and statistics; the B.A. provides a
more traditional liberal-arts track. All students are required to take a
course in political theory and one in research methods. Students are
also expected to take at least two courses in both the domestic
(American) politics area and the foreign politics area. Beyond this, the
student normally will specialize in one or two of the general subfields
depending on his or her career plans. For instance, a prelaw major would
take a heavier load in public law courses while a student interested in
the foreign service would take more courses in international relations
and foreign policy.
The department encourages students to gain practical experience in
government by awarding up to six credits for internships. Here the
student works either in the legislature, the executive branch, or on a
political campaign. In the past, students have interned in most of the
state executive agencies, including the governor's office, with
congressmen and senators in Washington, D.C., and on political campaigns
from the local to the national level.
The department places emphasis both on solid classroom preparation for a
variety of career objectives and practical research and internship
experience. Students benefit from close contact with instructors both in
and out of the classroom and are given individual attention in designing
programs of study to best fit their interests. The department encourages
innovative teaching techniques among its faculty and in-class
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For more
information contact the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at
208-885-6426 or class@uidaho.edu.
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