Department of Political Science

The goals of the department are to employ discovery learning to develop an understanding of both the foundational concepts of systems of government and the theoretical concepts that animate contemporary public affairs; to create a balanced perspective among the subdisciplines within political science; to empower the student to integrate lessons learned in other disciplines with those framed in political science and to prepare the student for an effective transition, after graduation, to either career employment or graduate studies.

Majors and Minors

• Benedictine College offers both a major and minor in Politics and Government.
• Benedictine College offers a minor/concentration in pre-Law.
• Our department offers a minor in Economics and Politics along with the Department of Economics.

Related Campus Organizations and Activities

• BC Republicans
• BC Young Democrats
• Knights of Columbus
• Ravens Respect Life
• Student Government Association (SGA)

Faculty

• Dr. Nathan Orlando, Assistant Professor and Chair
  Ph.D., Political Science, Baylor University (2019)
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• Dr. Kimberly Shankman, Professor & Dean of College Academics
  Ph.D., Political Science, Northern Illinois University (1990)
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• Dr. Jacob Boros, Visiting Assistant Professor
  Ph.D., Political Science, Baylor University (2021)
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