Political Science
DegreeType: Bachelor of Arts(B.A.)
Program Length: 4 years(120 credit hours)
What Can You Do With aDegreein Political Science?
McNeese'spolitical scienceprogram prepares studentsto useavariety of critical thinking, writingand analytical skillsnecessary to thrivein arangeof professional fields.Asapolitical sciencegraduate,you'll beableto apply these skillsto pursueacareer in politics,law, education,journalism and more
- Political Scientist
- Campaign Manager
- LegislativeAssistant
- Journalist/ News Analyst
- Teacher
- Government Official
- Lawyer
- Political Consultant
- Lobbyist
- PublicOpinion Researcher/ Pollster
WHYMCNEESE?
Herearejust a fewreasonstomake McNeeseyour first choice...
TheCollegeof Liberal Arts
Themission of theCollegeof Liberal Artsisto lead studentsto pursuetheir interests,talentsand passions through teachingexcellence,academicrigor,research, practiceand co-curricular activitiesand to prepare studentsfor engagement with theworld around them
Political ScienceDegree
Concentrations
Internship Opportunities
Political sciencemajorshavetheopportunity to receive hands-on experiencethrough internshipsand paid positionswith local law firms,can learn from area professionalswith political sciencebackgroundsin a variety of fieldsand can gain research experience through political sciencecourses
Expert Faculty
Thepolitical sciencefaculty isengaged and knowledgeable.Researchersand asittingfederal judge aremembersof thedepartment faculty Another faculty member providesaprospectiveof careersoutsideof politicsand law.Studentsworkingwith thesefaculty membersasco-authorsin variousresearch projects present their papersin regional,national and international professional conferences
Department of Social Sciences
McNeeseprovidesknowledgeand skill and worksto ensureevery student hastheessential foundation to further education or seek acareer after graduation Studentscan get involved with student organizations, such astheChi Psi Chapter of Pi SigmaAlpha(National Political ScienceHonor Society) and thePre-Law and PoliticsSociety.Theseorganizationsprovide professional networkingand recognition and also enhanceskillswith designated meetingsfor LSAT preparation,personal statement preparation and graduateschool statement preparation
General Political Science
Thisconcentration givesstudentstheopportunity to chooseupper-level political sciencecoursesthat align with their interestsand givesageneral knowledgeof the field utilizingknowledgefrom thefour sub-fieldsin political science: American politics,comparativepolitics, international relationsand political theory.
Environmental Policy
Thisconcentration providesstudentswith political sciencecoursesfocused on theenvironment such as Ecology and Environmental Law
Political Communication
Thisconcentration includespolitical sciencecoursesand communication courses,such asWritingfor Public Relationsand MediaLaw and Ethics
Political Philosophy
Thisconcentration givesstudentstheopportunity to study philosophy with coursessuch asHistory of Modern Thought and Political Philosophy.
Pre-Law
Thisconcentration includesavariety of coursesfrom Criminal Justiceto Advanced English Grammar and law-focused coursessuch asFamily,Law and PublicPolicy and Civil Rightsand Civil Liberties.
