"Man is by nature a political animal," according to Aristotle. Politics "local, national, and international" shape our world and our place in it. Students in the political science program study political institutions, the social and economic forces that shape them, the cultural context within which they operate, and human behavior in political matters. The degree prepares a student for graduate school in law, public administration, or political science, and for a wide variety of political careers. A Bachelor of Arts degree option is also available.