Government and politics are studied by Political Science. Planning is a people-centered discipline that pursues sustainable development and reinvestment in our communities. Philosophers work to answer fundamental questions, such as, "What is the difference between knowledge and belief?," "What is good and why?," and "What makes an argument logical?"

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Tom Carr

Tom Carr, '20

"The department is filled with special faculty and students, and it’s where I learned skills that have become indispensable in my career as an attorney."

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Thomas DelValle

Thomas DelValle

"The professors within BSU’s Government, Planning, and Philosophy Department are truly committed to student success, as they happily and regularly went out of their way to teach and help me develop many useful skills, especially critical analysis and policy evaluation."

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Josie Mason

Josephine "Josie" Mason

"I feel so fortunate to have worked alongside some of the brightest minds in the institution and the payout on my personal career has been invaluable."

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