African American Experience

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This introductory course provides students an overview of the experiences of African Americans from African origins to the present using diverse approaches and multidisciplinary perspectives. Students gain an understanding of the contributions of African Americans to the development of the United States, and the current issues facing African Americans communities. Political Science Political Science (BS, BA) The Discipline of Politics or Political Science is both ancient and modern at the same time. It is the struggle for power, a phenomenon so vital to society that Aristotle declared: “Politics is the master science upon which all of civilization depends” (3rd C. BCE). The Mission of the Political Science Program The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare students for careers and advanced training in politics, law, public administration, and related fields. In that regard, the department provides students with instruction related to both American and international politics and institutions, as well as, the phenomena that affect them. Graduates of the program will be able to apply their knowledge as they become active citizens and leaders. To these ends, the political science department will: 1. Provide broad training across Political Science subfields so as to give the student enough perspective to choose and succeed in graduate and professional schools or career options that best suit him or her. 2. Prepare the student to be competent in analyzing political phenomena both in writing and orally. 3. Prepare the student to conduct empirical research. General Education Specific Requirements: Social Science: POL 1001 American National Government 4