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Why Political Science? Our Department aims to prepare students for Christian public service and leadership throughout the world. Department of Political Science alumni serve in numerous positions such as in federal and state agencies, district court judges, city managers, political science professors at major universities, legislative assistants in Congress, partners in major law firms, and also in elective office at the local, state, and federal level. To facilitate this goal, the Department offers: Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and the B.A. with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics Six distinct areas within the discipline: American Politics, Public Administration, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Public Law Jack Pope Fellows Program, named for the former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, which trains and awards scholarships to outstanding ACU students who intend to pursue careers in public service Study abroad programs in Europe Internships at the local, regional, state, and national level of the government spectrum opportunities to become involved in the university through special programs, such as Phi Eta Sigma, a freshman honors society sponsored by the Department, International Justice Mission small group chapel, and the Abilene Christian University chapter of Habitat for Humanity Career Opportunities for Political Science Majors The purpose of the Department of Political Science is to help students understand domestic and international politics and to prepare them for informed and active participation in the political arena and public service. Opportunities for careers include: Government Service: Public service is a major emphasis of the department. ACU's Public Service Internship Program gives outstanding students part-time, public-sector work experience along with their course work. Students are eligible for up to 6 hours credit in this program. Communication Journalism: Politics and media are intertwined, and students preparing for a career in broadcasting or journalism should be informed about politics and government. Law: Political science is an excellent preparation for law school, and many recent graduates have gone on to successful careers in the various fields of law. Secondary Teaching: The Department of History, in cooperation with the Department of Political Science and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in interdisciplinary studies with a teaching specialization in social studies. College Teaching: The department gives a broad exposure to politics and government, which is excellent preparation for graduate study and teaching at the community college, senior college or university level.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Why Political Science? Our Department aims to prepare students for Christian public service and leadership throughout the world. Department of Political Science alumni serve in numerous positions such as in federal and state agencies, district court judges, city managers, political science professors at major universities, legislative assistants in Congress, partners in major law firms, and also in elective office at the local, state, and federal level. To facilitate this goal, the Department offers: Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and the B.A. with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics Six distinct areas within the discipline: American Politics, Public Administration, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Public Law Jack Pope Fellows Program, named for the former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, which trains and awards scholarships to outstanding ACU students who intend to pursue careers in public service Study abroad programs in Europe Internships at the local, regional, state, and national level of the government spectrum opportunities to become involved in the university through special programs, such as Phi Eta Sigma, a freshman honors society sponsored by the Department, International Justice Mission small group chapel, and the Abilene Christian University chapter of Habitat for Humanity Career Opportunities for Political Science Majors The purpose of the Department of Political Science is to help students understand domestic and international politics and to prepare them for informed and active participation in the political arena and public service. Opportunities for careers include: Government Service: Public service is a major emphasis of the department. ACU's Public Service Internship Program gives outstanding students part-time, public-sector work experience along with their course work. Students are eligible for up to 6 hours credit in this program. Communication Journalism: Politics and media are intertwined, and students preparing for a career in broadcasting or journalism should be informed about politics and government. Law: Political science is an excellent preparation for law school, and many recent graduates have gone on to successful careers in the various fields of law. Secondary Teaching: The Department of History, in cooperation with the Department of Political Science and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in interdisciplinary studies with a teaching specialization in social studies. College Teaching: The department gives a broad exposure to politics and government, which is excellent preparation for graduate study and teaching at the community college, senior college or university level.
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