The study of political science at Concordia College offers a solid theoretical foundation complemented by strong vocational preparation. Political science majors learn not only the concepts, theories and methods associated with their discipline, but also gain the cognitive and presentational skills required of the constraints placed upon political activity by our constitutional system, the development and maturation of political institutions, recent trends in political behavior, and the overall representative nature of our system of government. (Department description from the 2015-2016 Concordia course catalog)