Department of Political Science

Rationale

The degree in Political Science is a traditional feature in a liberal education program. The discipline itself is basically a study of the dynamics and processes of government and politics. In the MSU-IIT setting, the extent of interest in the field covers sic (6) sub areas viz: 1. Political Theory, 2. Comparative Politics, 3. International Relations, 4. Political Dynamics, 5. Philippine Politics, 6. Research Methodology.

A global orientation can be gleaned from a clear inspection of courses on Comparative Government and Politics, and International Politics as well. A bent on Philippine Government and Politics can be easily recognized in the expanded offering and the sub-fields of Philippine Government, Politics and Administration.

Political Science, as a field of inquiry and a component of a liberal education will no doubt continue to have an established place in the total education of the contemporary Filipino.

Vision

Political Science as a Catalyst for Holistic Development of the Filipino Polity.

Mission

1. To provide humanist, relevant and responsive academic program in Political Science.
2. To develop competent and versatile nationalistic agents of social change.
3. To equip the community with relevant skills for empowerment and sustainable development.
4. To develop highly motivated and effective faculty force.

Program Objectives

1. To produce graduates with a solid foundation on the dynamics and processes of government and politics using the behavioral mode of analysis.
2. To enhance the liberal education of the students and the program through a multi-disciplinal orientation in the choices of electives.
3. To introduce the students into a global socio-politics and economic realities.
4. To develop among the students a keen sense of nationalism through an expanded program on Philippine Government and Politics that brings to focus realities confronting contemporary Philippine society.
5. To develop graduates whose potentials will be most appreciated in the diverse areas of government service, business, law, education and civil society.

Faculty

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