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Student Learning Outcomes for the Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics Major

  1. Demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding of the connections between political institutions and structures, theories, movements, and events.
    • Read carefully Research effectively Speak competently Think critically, and broadly without losing attention to specificity Write persuasively
  2. Develop analytic and communication skills necessary for academic inquiry in the study of American politics, public policy, the law, and ethics while conducting original research that critically analyzes competing debates and expands our understanding.
    • Knowledge of range of explanatory and normative theories in political science Knowledge of the variety of political institutions and processes Knowledge of the 3 sub-fields - public policy, public law, and American politics and/or ethics
  3. Apply normative questions to policy and political processes that uphold a commitment to justice, equity, freedom, responsibility, and care.
  4. Develop the capacity for collaborative work through experiential learning and work with peers, faculty, government officials, and community-based organizations.

Willamette University

Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics

  • Salem Campus

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    Smullin Hall 3rd Floor
    900 State Street
    Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.