A Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a major in Political Science provides students with a broad education in politics and government. Students who graduate from the Political Science program will become familiar with American government, with other forms of government, and with the interactions among governments. Students will gain an appreciation of ancient and modern political thought, as well as American political thought. Political Science students will, while undertaking the program, acquire the speaking, writing, and other skills fundamental to work in various occupations connected with politics. The Political Science major thus aims to prepare students to work in government (local, state, or federal), in the nonprofit sector, and in business. It is also sound preparation for post-graduate study in law and public administration.