View information for the Department of Politics and Public Administration , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.
The principal objectives of the undergraduate programs are:
- To expose students to diverse concepts and theories in the major sub-areas of the discipline.
- To encourage students to think critically and creatively about politics.
- To provide appropriate pre-professional instruction to students who intend to enter graduate school, pursue a career in law or governmental affairs, or study for a teaching credential.