College of Natural and Social Sciences

Department of
POLITICAL SCIENCE

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• POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
  • Political Science - Bachelor of Arts Degree
    or Political Science - Bachelor of Science Degree
  • Public Administration - Bachelor of Science Degree
  • Political Science 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement - Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
• Minor in Political Science
• Minor in Public Administration
• Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement - Bachelor of Arts in Education
• Pre-Law
• PSCI courses

• Diane Duffin, Chair
• Professors: Avilés, Blauwkamp, Longo
• Associate Professors: Duffin, Louishomme, Machida
• Assistant Professors: Bracewell, Rowling

Department Objectives:

• To contribute to the student's development as a liberally-educated person, not only by a broad exposure to political theory and practice, but also by encouragement of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking;
• To prepare students for graduate studies or professional studies in political science, public administration, international affairs, or law;
• To prepare students for careers in politics and government, survey research, journalism, and some aspects of business such as public relations, marketing and lobbying.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

Three options are available in this major:

1. Political Science - Bachelor of Arts Degree
   or Political Science - Bachelor of Science Degree
2. Public Administration - Bachelor of Science Degree
3. Political Science 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement - Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree

The Political Science major may take the form of a General BA or BS degree in Political Science or one of two career-oriented concentrations; majors are strongly encouraged to consider their career interests in choosing one of these options.

Minors in Political Science and Public Administration are available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines, especially business, journalism, philosophy, economics, sociology, social work, and criminal justice.

Political Science participates in the Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement.

A Pre-Law emphasis is available for the Political Science Major (Option I above) and all pre-law students, including those choosing not to major in Political Science, are invited to seek the assistance of the department's pre-law advisors.

Courses with the prefix PSCI are offered by the department.