Social and Political Systems

The B.A. Program in Social and Political Systems is designed for students interested in developing a deeper understanding of the social and political world in which we live — social issues, social change, political events, and government. The program provides a solid grounding in the methods and perspectives that are relevant to examining and acting on contemporary social and political problems. The core courses of the program introduce the concepts of social and political systems — the relationships of people in their communities, from the family and neighborhood to the global arena. These courses also provide experience with the process of social research, understanding and analyzing public policy, and the power of activism for social change that links local and global issues.

Students can choose to concentrate in:

American Political Systems and Policy
Community Systems
International Systems
Law and Criminal Justice

For current major requirements and course descriptions,
please see the Academic Catalog.

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