Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science- Public Policy and Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University

The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science as well as elective courses in political science for program majors and non-majors. The political science curriculum has two central objectives. It offers the student a broad liberal arts education along with a comprehensive understanding of the nature and the functioning of the political process and government. It also provides a sound foundation for graduate study in political science, public administration and nonprofit management, or for careers that require knowledge of governance and the political process, such as law. Public policy and administration concentration-specific outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of how public policy is developed, implemented, and/or evaluated in the U.S., considering institutional, political, legal and/or bureaucratic dynamics. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, administrative, legal and/or political dilemmas involved in designing and/or executing policy programs at various levels of government. Demonstrate an understanding of key political and/or policy trends in the U.S., assessing their implications and/or comparing them to governance models in other contexts.

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