Political Science

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Department Chair—Marilley
Professor—Wallace
Associate Professors—Carlson, Horn, Jones, Marilley
Assistant Professor—Yosha
Instructors—Barbee, Duncan, Fitrakis, Robinson, Solomon

The political science major offers programs of study that lead to careers in government on the city, state or federal level, or in the foreign service. It also opens career paths in local, national and international organizations, the legal profession, lobbying, secondary or university teaching and a wide variety of opportunities to continue your education in graduate school or law school.

The curriculum is structured so that the political science student acquires an understanding of political theory, comparative government, international relations, public administration and political institutions and processes.

The major is designed to develop critical thinking and independent analysis through the study of theory and its practical application. The latter is encouraged through the availability of a wide variety of internships in state and local government agencies in Columbus. Internships are also available in Washington, D.C.

International Studies

Department Chair—Marilley
Coordinators—Carlson, Wallace

Faculty come from many departments including Business, Economics, History, Environmental Science, Modern Languages, and Political Science.

International Studies offers a multidisciplinary way of understanding issues and regions in our increasingly globalized world. It is built upon the University mission of preparing individuals to be knowledgeable, independent, critical thinkers—educated for lives of leadership and service in an increasingly diverse society. It also builds upon the general education goal of global awareness, enabling students to demonstrate the interdependence of geographic, economic, political, social and cultural realities in the contemporary world.

Through this major, graduates will:

1. become aware of international cultural differences so the graduate may function more effectively in an increasingly globalized world;
2. acquire a basic knowledge of a second modern language so the student can work or travel independently in a country where that language is spoken;
3. demonstrate the ability to examine a global issue in depth and under- stand how such issues may be viewed differently from a number of cultural or national perspectives;
4. become prepared for careers in a variety of settings: international non- governmental organizations (e.g., Habitat for Humanity International, Oxfam), international businesses, governmental agencies, and local human service settings;
5. become better informed and more active citizens of the world; and
6. contribute to the globalization of Capital University’s culture.

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