Political ScienceMission BA Political Science
We will teach our students about politics and government using
the theory and methods of the discipline of political science. We
will make critical thinking, oral communication and written
expression important components of political science education at
San Jose State University. We will try to instill in our students a
commitment to citizenship in their local, state, national and
global communities. We will prepare our students for careers in the
public, private and non-profit administration, public policy and
law.
Learning Objectives
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A. Breadth:
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Students should possess a broad knowledge of the theory and
methods of the various branches of the discipline.
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B. Application
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Students should be able to apply a variety of techniques to
identify, understand and analyze domestic and international
political issues and organizations.
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C. Disciplinary Methods:
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Students should be able to formulate research questions, engage
in systematic literature searches using primary and secondary
sources, have competence in systematic data gathering using library
sources, government documents and data available through electronic
sources, should be able to evaluate research studies, and should be
able to critically analyze and interpret influential political
texts.
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D. Communication Skills:
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Students should master basic competencies in oral and written
communication skills and be able to apply these skills in the
context of political science. This means communicating effectively
about politics and/or public administration, public policy and
law.
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E. Citizenship:
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Students should acquire an understanding of the role of the
citizen in local, state, national and global contexts and
appreciate the importance of life long participation political
processes
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Assessment of Student Learning
BA: schedule (doc) spring 2007 (doc) fall 2007 (doc)
MPA: schedule (doc) spring 2007 (doc) fall 2007 (doc)
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