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Human Studies
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Faculty Members
Dr. Freysinger
1997 Bradford
Course List
Division of Human Studies
Politics Major
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| Dr. Robert C. Freysinger Professor of Politics; Chair, Division of Human Studies |
This major provides students
with a foundation for understanding politics and power. Along with a grasp
of basic social science reasoning, theory, and methods, students learn
about American politics and society in the context of other societies
and the global system. Faculty members stress mastery of concepts, public
policy analysis, exploration of power in relationships, and decision-making
processes; students also debate the moral and human consequences of these
factors.
Excellent preparation for immediate careers
in public service, human service, and education, the politics major also
lays the groundwork for graduate study in political science, public administration,
law, business, and journalism.
COURSE OF STUDY
Breadth Component (30 credits)
- HUS203 Statistics
- HUS306 Research Methods plus 24 credits selected from four of the following disciplines: Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Economics, Education. A minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 9 credits may be in one discipline.
- If approved by the Human Studies Chairperson, a
student may opt to substitute courses from related disciplines as part of the
Breadth Component. These disciplines are:
History,
Communication Studies,
English,
Biology,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Administration,
Management,
Marketing,
and Accounting.
Courses from other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- HUS301 Internship (6 credits)
- 15 credits of courses with POL prefix at the 200-level or above, 9 credits of which must be taken at Bradford College at the 300-level, and 9 credits of which must be selected according to the following distribution: at least one 3-credit course in the field of American Politics (POL 203, 206, 303, 363) at least one 3-credit course in the field of Political Thought (POL 380, 385, 387, POL/SOC 381) at least one 3-credit course in the field of International and Comparative Politics (POL 221, 231, 307, 313, 323, 327, 330)
