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Political Science

Political Science. LaShawn D. Riggans. Description . Political Science is the study of the formal institutions of government and the actual behavior of people in public life. It examines both the institutions and process of government using both empirical and normative research method.

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Political Science

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  1. Political Science LaShawn D. Riggans

  2. Description Political Science is the study of the formal institutions of government and the actual behavior of people in public life. It examines both the institutions and process of government using both empirical and normative research method.

  3. Department and Faculty

  4. Core Requirements

  5. Major Requirements-Lower level LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: • POLS 2201 • POLS 2250 • POLS 2280 • POLS 2260 • 6 SEMESTER HOURS OF FOREIGH LANGUAGE OR MATH/STATISTICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE (1000 AND 2000 LEVEL COURSES)

  6. Major Requirements-Area I and II

  7. Major Requirements-Area III and IV

  8. Major Requirements-Area V and VI

  9. Major Requirements-continued SENIOR SEMINAR (required for all majors): • POLS 4499 NON POLITCAL SCIENCE COURSES: • PHIL 3301 or PHIL 3305 and • GEOG 3320 or GEOG 3330

  10. Major Electives Junior/Senior Elective: (choose 12 hours) • POLS 3980 • POLS 3960 • POLS 4465 • POLS PRACTICUM IN ADR • UPPER-DIVISION STUDIES BEYOND THE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVED. MUST BE IN HUMANITIES OR SOCIAL SCIENCE. Free Electives: (9 hours) • Any courses in catalog for a total of 9 semester hours

  11. State Senator Senior Criminologist International Research Specialist State Department Officer Corporate Public Affairs Advisor Attorney Publisher Investigator, OPM CIA Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Division U.S. Congress President, Research Consulting Firm Political Commentator Manager of Political Programs Consultant U.S. Consulate Federal Commission Senior Policy Analyst University President Career OpportunitiesCareers in Political Science are many but here're some to get you started.

  12. Profile of a Successful Candidate A degree in Political Science requires someone who takes the responsibilities and opportunities of membership in a democratic society seriously. Specifically, Political Science is for persons who are interested in careers in law, business, journalism, public and international affairs, government office (at any level), teaching, interest groups, campaign management, and others. However, only those students wishing to impact this country on a local, state, federal, or global level need apply.

  13. Miscellaneous Honor and Activities for Political Science Majors • KSU Political Science Club- Faculty Advisor, Dr. Kerwin Swint • Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society - Advisor, Dr. Kerwin Swint • Society for Legal Studies - Faculty Advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Gordon • Mock Trial - Academic Coaches, Dr. Helen Ridley and Dr. E. Gordon • KSU High School Model United Nations - Director, Dr. Helen Ridley; Co-Director, Dr. Chien-pin Li; and Faculty Advisor, Dr. Harry Trendell • Global Society - Faculty Advisor, Dr. Li • KSU Model United Nations - Faculty Advisor, Dr. Li • Model Arab League - Faculty Advisors, Dr. Nurudeen Akinyemi and Dr. Garrett Smith • Department Newsletter - Editor, Dr. Kerwin Swint • KSU Navigator - Contact: Dr. Kerwin Swint

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