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Program Scope Undergraduate study in political science is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. The aim is to prepare students for active engagement in political life, whether as informed citizens or in a range of possible careers. The department endeavors to acquaint students with the issues of political life that have absorbed political thinkers and actors through the ages, as well as to equip students with the most contemporary skills for research analysis and policy making. Pre-law Program No specific major is required for admission to a school of law. Since law schools generally expect their students to have a broad foundation in the social sciences and the humanities, selection of a major in such areas is recommended. For more information, the student should consult the catalog of the school of law to which s/he expects to apply for admission. For pre-law students who choose a major in political science, special concentration courses appropriate as preparation for legal training are provided on advisement within the framework of the major program in political science. The Department of Political Science and the student-operated Pre-law Advising Center also provide advising and other services (e.g., mock LSAT) for pre-law students in any major who wish to improve their preparation for law school. Mission Statement The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. We train students in five subfields--American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Administration-- with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Our faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities. equirements: At least 28 units for the major must be from upper division courses (numbered 300 - 699). Courses that fulfill the core and breadth requirements must be taken for a letter grade. CR/NC grading is not accepted for core and breadth courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the GWAR designated course, and a C- or better in all other core and breadth courses. Students in the major or minor may take up to 4 units CR/NC only for courses that satisfy part of the elective requirement. At least one political science (PLSI) GWAR course must be chosen to count toward the Breadth Requirement or electives in political science.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program Scope Undergraduate study in political science is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. The aim is to prepare students for active engagement in political life, whether as informed citizens or in a range of possible careers. The department endeavors to acquaint students with the issues of political life that have absorbed political thinkers and actors through the ages, as well as to equip students with the most contemporary skills for research analysis and policy making. Pre-law Program No specific major is required for admission to a school of law. Since law schools generally expect their students to have a broad foundation in the social sciences and the humanities, selection of a major in such areas is recommended. For more information, the student should consult the catalog of the school of law to which s/he expects to apply for admission. For pre-law students who choose a major in political science, special concentration courses appropriate as preparation for legal training are provided on advisement within the framework of the major program in political science. The Department of Political Science and the student-operated Pre-law Advising Center also provide advising and other services (e.g., mock LSAT) for pre-law students in any major who wish to improve their preparation for law school. Mission Statement The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. We train students in five subfields--American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Administration-- with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Our faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities. equirements: At least 28 units for the major must be from upper division courses (numbered 300 - 699). Courses that fulfill the core and breadth requirements must be taken for a letter grade. CR/NC grading is not accepted for core and breadth courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the GWAR designated course, and a C- or better in all other core and breadth courses. Students in the major or minor may take up to 4 units CR/NC only for courses that satisfy part of the elective requirement. At least one political science (PLSI) GWAR course must be chosen to count toward the Breadth Requirement or electives in political science.
Admission Requirements
6+
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
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Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Study Level
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