The art and science of international negotiations from a practitioner’s perspective, analysis of the roles of the legislative and executive branches, examination of the inter- and intra-agency processes, including pre-, during, and post-negotiation, impact of external influences, arms control negotiations, and practical exercises in negotiations. INL 699 Thesis; 6 cr. The thesis involves the application of research methods to a significant Topic of current relevance to the spheres of international law. Mission The mission of the BA in Political Science is to build the characteristics of high intellect, moral integrity, enlightened citizenship, human solidarity, and responsible leadership by providing a balance of practical, theoretical, and applied course work in the concerned areas of study to students. Program Educational Objectives The BA in Political Science is designed to provide students with a full awareness of the discipline of Political Science. The major program will equip students with knowledge of the structures, institutions, and processes that make up the practice of domestic, regional, and global politics. The core curriculum is developed to stimulate critical analysis and evaluation of the political conditions and cases examined. The Department equips the students with the necessary oral and written skills that will afford them a smooth and solid transition into the graduate studies as well as professional preparation in areas which include: the public sector, foreign service, international and regional organizations, multinational corporations, banking institutions, media, and other enterprises. POLITICAL SCIENCE Program Learning Outcomes THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Students who successfully complete the BA in Political Science will be able to: • Demonstrate critical mastery of the technical and formal material required for entry into the workforce; • Demonstrate a strong command of the major political science theories and concepts; • Critically analyze and respond to the social, political, and economic needs of the state; • Critically discuss the current issues in the field of political science in written and oral form; and • Write analytical research papers on political science topics. Degree Requirements (105 credits) Liberal Arts Curriculum 30 cr. The LAC courses are divided into (6) categories: Categories I, II,

International Negotiations