Jeremy Gray

Class of 2002

Political Science requires the student to work in a structured core and develop skills used by political scientists throughout the world. Students are expected to complete research projects that require different modes of analysis. Classes such as Methodology, Comparative Politics and Public Policy Making have aided my research and abstract thinking skills. Students are expected to find ways to test theories by breaking down complex events into smaller testable units. This major has helped me to synthesize relevant information into well thought-out process. Students quickly learn that problems in the world are multi-faceted and explaining phenomena requires a holistic view.

Elective classes (in political science) allow the student to use skills gained in core classes in different subfields of Political Science and investigate phenomena in the political world. Unlike other universities, Truman’s political science (curriculum) is a tough, challenging, and rewarding major that have many opportunities after graduation. Being a political science major has helped in both my organization and argumentation skills.

The Political Science curriculum is highly structured which helps the student to plan their future both at Truman and beyond. Also Truman Political Science graduates are highly competitive because they have accomplished far more in their undergraduate careers than almost all students at other universities. "