Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Political science at Illinois Institute of Technology is primarily an applied discipline. We seek to equip our students with the skills they will need to succeed in careers in government, the non-profit sector, and industry. Our program emphasizes critical thinking, analysis, communication, and research methods. Students learn to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate solutions to political problems.

Our students devote most of their attention to policy analysis in the context of urban affairs or international comparative studies. Several faculty conduct research in and teach the politics and policies of science and technology.

Political science majors are required to complete 36 credit hours in political science, including a senior seminar or capstone course, in which students produce a research paper or other project that demonstrates their interest and skills to potential employers and/or graduate schools. Majors are also required to complete an approved course in statistics and a course in research methods. Additional courses may be required to prepare students for professional training and for entrance to fields such as law and medicine.

The objectives of the political science program are to develop graduates who can demonstrate:

• A fundamental base of knowledge across fields within the discipline of political science.

• Abilities to analyze and critically evaluate political problems and policy solutions.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor of Science in Political Science Curriculum