2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Political Science Department
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Robert Spitzer, chair
Old Main, Room 207
607-753-4105
Fax: 607-753-5760
Email: poldept@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/polsci
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Seth Asumah, Judith Best, Timothy Delaune, Mary McGuire, Tom Pasquarello, Robert Spitzer, Lu-Chung (Dennis) Weng
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Degrees and Minors
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Political Science (7-12)
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Public Policy
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Public Administration and Public Policy
Minor in Comparative Politics and International Relations
Minor in Law and Justice
Concentrations
Law and Justice (B.A.)
Description
The Political Science Department offers a wide range of programs for students interested in understanding the political world, pursuing careers, and seeking graduate education in politics, law, policy or public administration. Students can choose between B.A. and B.S. degree options. A political science background leads to careers in law, business, government, politics, law enforcement, teaching and journalism. Majors participate in special and individualized programs, including a semester in Albany or Washington, D.C. Prelaw and public administration internships are offered in cooperation with nonprofit organizations, and various state and local government offices. Majors also pursue careers in elementary or adolescence education.
Special Features
- B.A. and B.S. degree options
- Prelaw Advising – advice on LSAT, law school selection, academic preparation and alumni speakers from the legal profession
- Internships – local and distant, e.g., Cortland, Washington, Albany, London, Belize
- International opportunities – Europe with the Model European Union, or study of politics/government/policy abroad, e.g., the British Parliament, the Irish Parliament, Belize
- Advance to an M.P.A. at Binghamton University – by special arrangement with BU's Public Administration Department
- Campus Practicum Experience such as participation in the Student Conduct Board or Student Government Association
- Adolescence Education: Social Studies — a degree in political science can be the beginning of a career in high school teaching
- Distinguished, award-winning faculty
Requirements
- Degree requirements listed in this catalog apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: 90 credit hours
ProgramsMajorDual MajorMinorCoursesPolitical Science
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