Overview
If careers in law, business, government, politics, law enforcement, journalism and teaching pique your interest, then a political science major may be the perfect choice for you.
The Political Science Department offers a wide range of programs for understanding the political world, preparing you for your chosen vocation and seeking graduate education in politics, law, policy or public administration.
You can gain experience in politics, government and the law through our service-learning programs and participate in such overseas internships as the British Parliament, the Irish Parliament or government agency work in Belize.
If your goal is to become a lawyer, we’ll provide you with advisement and assistance in preparing for the law boards (LSATs), a pre-law library, law school trips and speakers and our popular law and justice concentration. Our graduates have gone on to study law at some of the best schools in the nation and we take pride in their success.
News
- Diversity Institute Planned for July 19-21 July 15, 2010
- Atlantis Scholars Experience Life Abroad April 28, 2010
- Judge Edward Carni '82 Offers Perspective April 14, 2010
- Gun Rights Expert Discusses Controversial Case March 09, 2010
- Academic Hall of Fame Adds Michael Morandi ’76 March 03, 2010
Majors/Minors
- Dual Major in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Political Science (7-12) [SST and POL]
- Law and Justice Minor [LAJU]
- Political Science Minor [POL]
- Political Science Minor with an emphasis in Comparative Politics and International Relations [POL/CPIR]
- Political Science Minor with an emphasis in Public Administration and Public Policy [POL/PADM]
- Political Science [POL]
- Political Science: Concentration in Law and Justice [POL/LAJU]
- Political Science: Concentration in Public Administration and Public Policy [POL/PADM]
Clubs/Societies
Students interested in participating in politics-related activities outside the classroom can join the Political Science Association. With leadership from Dr. Robert Spitzer and Dr. Mary McGuire, the Political Science Association secured funding from the Student Government to sponsor a number of extra-curricular events involving students and faculty.
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