Communication and Social Sciences

Degree Programs

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference. You may want to open the page in a new window or tab.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate in writing and articulate verbally a basic understanding of the processes of politics and structure of government in the United States.
Students will identify and evaluate key actors in the global environment, and analyze significant factors that contribute to national power.
Students will demonstrate in writing an understanding of key historical ideas in political thought and articulate the influence those ideas have had on the evolution of political thought.
Students will analyze and synthesize complex political relationships and schools of thought and articulate the results of their efforts in both written and verbal forms.
Students will be able to elaborate upon, articulate, and actively demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills needed for responsible and active citizenship.

Minor in Political Science

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies requirements and a major in another discipline:

Number	Course Title	Hours
PS 231	American National Government	3
PS 332 PS 341	International Relations or Comparative Politics	3
PS 420 PS 431	American Political Thought or History of Political Thought	3
Electives in Political Science*		12
Total hours		21
*GEOG 334, Political Geography, may be applied as an elective.

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