About Political Science
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Where Can Political Science Take Me?
Emeritus Faculty
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Political Science
Political science majors will examine the behaviors of world leaders and explore issues of power, conflict and justice. Students will study the development, political system, and function of governments in an attempt to ascertain the best practices for integration into new ideas and future proposals. The political science department at UK offers a wide range of courses spanning the sub-fields of political processes, judicial behavior, political theory, international and comparative politics as well as public administration, state and local government. After completing a core course of study in each discipline, the flexible political science curriculum allows students to specialize in a sub-field of their choosing. Political science majors are also encouraged to explore the field outside the classroom through participation in internships, research, and independent work.
What skills does studying political science develop?
- gather information and opinions through a variety of means and synthesize the findings into a coherent and persuasive argument
- strong written and oral communication skills
- theoretical and practical approaches to political and government functions
- effectively encounter criticism and opposing views
- critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to solve problems