POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

As we face the future, it is safe to say that the challenges are far-reaching and unprecedented in scope, importance and diversity. In this period of world transition and conflict, we are forced to consider the contributions of Political Science and International Studies in solving problems at local, national and international levels.

In an effort to effectuate the general mission of the university, the Department of Political Science and International Studies has established the following objectives. They are to:

• Assist students in becoming responsible, intelligent and informed members of the local, national and world communities.
• Provide students with comprehensive and sound learning about the evolution of political ideas, systems, and governments of the United States, Europe, non-Western and developing nations.
• Develop in students the power of analysis and interpretation involved in the discovery of political facts and the acquisition of political knowledge.
• Promote and encourage the development of the scientific approach to political research, problem analysis, interpretation and solution.
• Develop in students the ability to deal effectively with political problems peculiar to minorities.
• Prepare students for advanced graduate study in Political Science.
• Assist students in their preparation for law school.
• Prepare students for careers and work opportunities, following graduation, in governmental and social services and the business world.
• Provide opportunities for students to merge the theoretical learning of the classroom with practical work in the work place and practical participation in political affairs.