The Rockhurst University political science program focuses on governmental and societal concerns in the American and international political systems. The approach with the political science major combines the practical with the theoretical so contemporary political issues can be better understood.
Program Overview
What is political science?
Like politics itself, the answer is both simple and incredibly complicated. Political science is the systematic study of the individual's relationship with government. It investigates the nature and purpose of government, the principles on which it rests, the justification of political authority, the legal and moral aspects of that authority and the nature and development of the great human freedoms.
Coursework within the Rockhurst political science degree is useful for anyone oriented toward elective, appointive and administrative positions at all levels of government, as well as for those interested in politics as an avocation. It can also help prepare students for graduate studies in law and the social sciences, as well as for business, journalism and broadcasting careers.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to...
- identify and compare key theories in political science and the assumptions associated with those theories.
- evaluate the credibility of knowledge-based claims.
- apply political science concepts to real-world policy and political questions.
- evaluate the findings of political science research.
- create professional communications.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Rockhurst University political science program go on to graduate school, law school, advanced studies, or a career in various areas, including:
Public Administration
Government
Nonprofits
Nongovernmental Organizations
Journalism/Media
Legal
Public Relations
Political Campaigns
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listings below:
Degree Info
Students have had internships with:
- Offices of members of Congress
- Political campaigns
- The legal community
Our faculty can help identify opportunities for internship experiences in Kansas City, state capitals, Washington D.C., or in relevant sectors wherever our students hope to call "home"
Rockhurst is uniquely located for students seeking to better understand their place in the world of politics and policy. The Kansas City metro is home to numerous governmental entities, an active legal community, political campaign and consultant offices, and near our region's state government capitals. Kansas City is also home to foreign consulates, global nonprofits, think tanks, and international enterprises
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