UNF Political Science & Public Administration

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Political Science & Public Administration

1 UNF DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32224 | BUILDING 51 Phone: 904.620.2997 Fax: 904.620.2979 www.unf.edu/coas/pspa

About Us

By Dr. Matthew Corrigan

Dear Prospective Students, Parents and Program Supporters: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration welcomes you. The department offers a wide variety of opportunities for students who are interested in politics, administration and public affairs. The department combines academic preparation along with applied research and career opportunities in the public sector.

For undergraduates, we offer a challenging core of courses and then allow students to choose a concentration of electives. We also offer opportunities for students in a Pre-Law program, Public Opinion Research Lab, a Fast Track MPA program where you can earn graduate credit even before you graduate, and internships in Jacksonville, Washington D.C., and around the world. Students who meet a particular grade point average are invited to join Pi Sigma Alpa, our national Honors Society.

Our graduate Masters of Public Administration offers a challenging curriculum that will help both working PA professionals and full-time graduate students. Scholarships and Fellowships are available. The program also offers a Non-Profit track where students can focus on learning how to administer non-profit organizations. Most importantly, the program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

If you have any questions, please contact me at mcorriga@unf.edu 904.620.1926. Welcome to UNF. Sincerely,

Career Options

by Career Services

Dr. Matthew Corrigan Chair, Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Political Science is the study of the government and its systems, organizations, and processes at different levels and cultures. People in this field study the actions of the government, political parties, and revolutionary events, as well as the public's opinions and the decision-making processes involving politics. Others may conduct academic research, writing or teaching, or work on applied problems for federal agencies

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What careers are available in Political Science Possible Careers and Graduate Schools Attending Law Schools: Such as the University of Florida, Georgetown University, Washington and Lee, Stetson, etc. Marty Edwards is our Pre-Law advisor at 904.620.1069.

Attending Graduate Schools in Public Administration: including our own MPA program. - Professor Candler is the MPA Director. He can be contacted via email at g.candler@unf.edu Careers in the Federal Government: Including FBI, Border Patrol, and Professional Administrators in many Government Departments.

Professors: Students who aspire to be Professors can take the GRE and search our appropriate graduate schools. A PhD in political science may take up to 6 years of postgraduate education.

Careers in State & Local Government: including city administrators, urban planners, and city council members.

Administrators in Non-Profits: Such as the Museum of Science and History, Episcopal Children Services, and the United Way. International Careers: For example, Foreign Service Officers in U.S. Embassies, Peace Corps, and Military Overseas Assignments, Homeland Security & Defense Intelligence Agency.

Journalism Careers: Since over half of the stories journalists encounter have to do with politics or policy, political science majors can transition to career opportunities at newspapers and TV stations.

Campaigns and Polling Research: Political campaigns are in need of strategists, Fundraisers, and data experts. Campaigns spend over a billion dollars in the United States during election years.

Teaching: The demand for elementary and secondary teachers is tremendous.

Many states have a shortened educational certificate for non-education majors to get their teaching certificate.

UNF’s Education College has such a program.

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Some related career titles

By Career Services

Account Executive Attorney Business Development City Manager Congressional Aide/Research Consultant Consumer Advocate FBI/CIA Agent Government Intelligence Analyst Historic Preservationist Historic Site Interpreter Sidebar Setup Labor Organizer Lobbyist

Law Enforcement Officer Management Analyst Media Analyst Paralegal Political Pollster Political Scientist Politician Public Manager Researcher Social Worker Teacher Writer/Author

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Career/Advising Contacts: Dr. Matthew Corrigan, Political Science and Public Administration Chair: mcorriga@unf.edu Nancy Soderberg, Former UN Ambassador, Public Service Program Director: n.soderberg@unf.edu Dr. Pamela Zeiser, International Studies Program Director: pzeiser@unf.edu Dr. George Candler, Master of Public Administration Director: g.candler@unf.edu Valerie Robinson, College of Arts & Sciences Career Coordinator: vrobinso@unf.edu Dr. Martin Edwards, Pre-Law Director: medwards@unf.edu Keith martin, PSPA Advisor: kemartin@unf.edu Gloria Beachem, ACE Advisor: n00196885@ospreys.unf.edu

PAD6227: PAD6417: PAD6706: PAD6900: PAD6934: PAD6946:

Government Budget & Finance Human Res in Pub. /NP Mgmt.

Research Design Directed Independent Study E-Governance Internship in Public Admin

POS2041: POS3114: POS3413: POS3424: POS3444: POS3606: POS3679: POS3733: POS3931: POS3931: POS3931: POS4033: POS4905: POS4930: POS4945: POS6095:

Intro to American Government Issues State / Local Gov’t The American Presidency Congress/Legislative Procedure Parties, Campaigns, Elections The U.S. Supreme Court Mock Trial Research Design for Pol. Sci. Real Policy World Legal Standards & Values Legal Research & Analysis Controversial Political Issues Directed Individual Study Senior Seminar: Political Sci. Internship / Field Experience Intergovernmental Relations

POT3003: Political Thought and Action POT4314: Democratic Theory PUP2312: (CD) Race / Gender / Political PUP3053: American Political Economy Link: University Catalog

What other unique opportunities are available in the major?

Pre-Law Program: Students can get assistance in planning a legal career.

Public Opinion Lab: Students perform research including political polling.

Mock United Nations: Students can actively participate in dealing with international problem-solving.

Mock Trial (Pre-law): Students can Sample Courses Offered CPO2002: CPO3123: CPO3213: CPO3351: CPO4014:

Intro to Comparative Politics Pol/Soc. in Britain/Ireland (FC) Subsaharan Africa Politics/Society in Brazil Comparative Pol: Framework

INR2002: INR3016: INR3153: INR3950: INR4603: INR4703: INR4905:

Intro to Intl Relations Global Issues in Contemp. Pol. U.S. Mideast Policy Int’l Edu. Experience Int’l Relations: Framework Intl Political Economy Directed Independent Study

PAD4003: PAD4027: PAD4144: PAD6060: PAD6066: PAD6164:

Public Administration Issues in Public Management Nonprofit Management Public Admin in Modern Society Capstone Seminar NPO Stakeholder Relations

compete against other students in legal competition.

Real World Policy Project in Washington D.C: Students present

research to experts in Washington including the Defense and State Departments.

3 department works closely with the program. Also, the Public Opinion Research Laboratory is a research center that provides research opportunities for students.

If you have more questions, please contact the department chair, Dr. Matthew Corrigan at 904-620-1926 or at mcorriga@unf.edu

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS: Political Science, BA

Political Science, the study of politics, is concerned with understanding political phenomena and developing citizens who are aware of their political rights and responsibilities. The political science major at UNF has three broad objectives.

The first is to convey to students knowledge about the subfields within the discipline, with an emphasis on American government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration. The second is to provide students with the skills needed for active and effective participation in the democratic process. The final objective is to prepare students for careers associated with politics. The political science major provides an excellent background for admission to law school and is a solid foundation for graduate work in political science, public administration, and urban planning. In addition to preparing students for graduate work, the conceptual and methodological skills developed in the major equip students for employment in local, state, and national organizations, corporations; nonprofit groups located in the U.S. and foreign countries,; international organizations such as the United Nations; the print and electronic media, and secondary education.

After completion of the core requirements, students may take their major electives in one of six concentrations: General Political Science, American Politics, International Relations/ Comparative Politics, Public Law, Public Administration/ Public Policy, Fast-track MPA

Six Concentrations: in public law,

public policy, American politics, general political science, international relations and Fast Track Public Administration.

Internships: Local, State and National

Government including the State Department and the Defense Department.

The department has begun a Political Science Honors society for majors who achieve an outstanding academic record.

The director of the COAS Pre-Law program is a department faculty member and the

Political Science Minors: Political Science & Public Administration minors are both available within the department.

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The Misson: The Masters of Public Administration program at the University of North Florida is committed to providing graduate professional education in northeast Florida in the administration and management of public and nonprofit agencies.

In the fulfillment of this mission, the program focuses on six key competencies: the ability

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to lead and manage in public governance; to participate in and contribute to the policy process; to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions; to articulate and apply a public service perspective; to communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry; and to understand local governance in a global context.

A Fast Track leading to the Master of Public Administration is available to UNF students with an earned Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and an undergraduate minor in Public Administration. Students must declare their intent to enroll in this Fast Track Option prior to their senior year. Eligible students must have an earned Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher. Students will be able to successfully finish the Master of Public Administration Degree upon completing only 33 credit hours of graduate work.

MPA program requires: a GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level; completion of the BA in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration; a GRE Verbal of 153 and Quantitative total score of 145; completion of PAD 4003, PAD 4027, and PAD 4167 with a 3.0 in each of these courses. If the required GPA/GRE scores are not maintained while enrolled as an undergraduate, then the regular application and acceptance procedures for admission into the 42 hour MPA program are required. Please see the MPA Director for additional information on Fast Track requirements.

For more information: http://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/MPA/

MASTERS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Fast Track Program CONTACT Director Dr. Candler| g.candler@unf.edu

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Contact Us Once you have a potential internship make an appointment

Government Agency, Business or Non-Profit How to get an internship

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For ideas & internship process, you will need to contact: Dr. Borg [email] Ambassador Soderberg [email] Dr. Corrigan [email] Research what type of internship you are interested in Resources: PSPA website for lists of potential internships [Link] Join our Internship FB page and/or look at previous students’ testimonials [Link].

Talk to other UNF students to get their feedback/experiences on an internship program.

Once you are ready to start applying, pay attention to deadline(s) posted.

Have an updated cover letter & resume for submission: (i.e., broader than family). For resume/cover letter samples click here [Link] Line up good recommendations well in advance.

Network: Talk to other UNF students, professors, and friends; Get advice, leads, and contacts.

Schedule interviews with potential employers in advance. (i.e., give 3-4 weeks’ notice to schedule these interviews).

Contact us for any questions.

Internship Info Forms must be filled out then sent to PSPA for approval 1. Approval Internship Form 2. Placement Agency 3. Final Report

Dr. M. Corrigan mcorriga@unf.edu

Soderberg n.soderberg@unf.edu

Internship Resources

Placement

Resume building & cover letter formatting Contacts & Networking First-hand experience on career

Local area in Jacksonville Florida State-wide (Example: Tallahassee) U.S. Embassies: Paris, France, Ankara, Turkey, & Lima, Peru World Food Program in Rome, Thailand, Tanzania

We Offer Expert Advisors Scholarships & Internship Opportunities

Dr. M. Borg m.borg@unf.edu

Tips For advice, talk to past interns on FB or Testimony

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The Pre-Law Program the University of North Florida offers a Pre-Law Program to enhance the preparation of the undergraduate student interested in pursuing law school and entrance into the legal profession or a law-related career. The UNF Pre-Law Program is multi-faceted in the range of services offered to students preparing for the rigors of legal training.

Components of the program include thorough pre-law advising, curriculum analysis and assistance with appropriate course selection, preparation for the Law School Admission (LSAT) and participation in intercollegiate mock trial competition.

The Pre-Law Program assists students in acquiring the necessary background and skills for law school admission and provides the guidance and practical information to maximize the student's opportunities for success in the field of law.

Law Schools UNF Students have attended:

Director Martin Edwards is a Senior Instructor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. He is an attorney, retired from private practice in Jacksonville, and formerly with the State's Attorney’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office.

Email: medwards@unf.edu

FSU College of Law

University of Notre Dame College of Law School

Stetson University School of Law

Yale Law School

Cumberland School of Law

Michigan State University School of Law

American University School of Law

University of Virginia

Florida Coastal School of Law

University of Miami

Mercer University

Georgetown University

FAMU Law

Catholic University Law School

St. Thomas University in Miami

Vermont Law School

Vanderbilt School of Law

New York Law School

Penn State University

Georgia State University College of Law

South Texas School of Law

University of Baltimore

University of Washington School of Law

St. Thomas University School of Law

Duke University School of Law

American University School of Law

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NEW DEGREE PROGRAM Master of Arts in International Affairs

The overall purpose of this degree is two-fold: international and interdisciplinary.

This degree will prepare students for careers available with a wide variety of employers: the US government (Foreign Service, other State Dept. jobs, Homeland Security, Immigrations and Customs, etc.), international organizations (governmental such as the UN and nongovernmental such as Human Rights Watch or International Crisis Group), international and development consulting, international business, government liaison offices, and education.

Local employment opportunities exist with Jaxport, import-export companies and other international businesses.

There is an increasing need for international education to prepare students for careers in today’s world.

This degree will build upon the strengths of departments in two colleges by offering an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides students with a broad yet strong base of knowledge and the skills to view issues and solve problems from a multifaceted perspective.

Contact Professor David Schwam-Baird: dschwam@unf.edu Office Manager W. Rahman: wrahman@unf.edu

The Departments of Political Science, Economics & Geography, History, and Sociology & Anthropology will cooperatively offer the common core courses the Departments of Economics & Geography; English; History; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Philosophy; Political Science; Sociology & Anthropology will contribute elective courses. Students would be able to choose between a thesis option and a non-thesis option, the latter of which would involve an internship or study abroad component.

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PSPA Faculty Michael Binder, Assistant Professor Phone: (904) 620-1205 E-mail: m.binder@unf.edu University of California, San Diego Ph.D. Political Science|2010 American Politics, State Politics, Elections, Voting Behavior, Initiatives and Referenda, MPA core faculty

Mary Borg, Professor Phone: (904) 620-1925 E-mail: mborg@unf.edu University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ph.D. |1985 Public Finance, Economic Demography, Economic Development, MPA core faculty G. George Candler, Associate Professor and MPA Director Phone: (904) 620-1388 E-mail: g.candler@unf.edu Indiana University Ph.D |1998 Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Comparative Administration and Politics, MPA core faculty

Natasha Christie, Assistant Professor Phone: (904) 620-3908 E-mail: n.christie@unf.edu University of Florida Ph. D Pol Sci and Gov | 2008 Public Policy, Research Methods, Public Administration, MPA core faculty Matthew T. Corrigan, Professor & Chair Phone: (904) 620-1926 E-mail: mcorriga@unf.edu University of Florida Ph.D. Pol. Sci | 1995 Florida Politics, Southern Politics, American Presidency

Georgette E. Dumont, Assistant Professor Phone: (904) 620-5855 E-mail: g.dumont@unf.edu Northern Illinois University Ph.D. Political Science | 2010 Public and Nonprofit Management, Accountability, and Social Media, MPA core faculty Martin Edwards, Senior Instructor & Pre-Law Advisor Phone: (904) 620-1069 E-mail: medwards@unf.edu University of Florida | J.D.

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Ronald Libby, Professor Phone: (904) 620-1927 E-mail: rlibby@unf.edu University of Washington Ph.D Pol. Sci | 1975 National and International Political Economy Sucheta Pyakuryal, Assistant Professor Phone: (904) 620-2978 E-mail: s.pyakuryal@unf.edu The University of Akron Ph.D Public Administration | 2010 Comparative Public Administration, Democracy and Good Governance, Theories of Public Administration, Organization Theory, Organizational Behavior, Politics and Institutions of South Asia, International Politics, MPA core faculty David Schwam-Baird, Associate Professor Phone: (904) 620-1929 E-mail: dschwam@unf.edu Tulane University Ph.D Pol. Sci | 1993 Civil-Military Relations; Latin American International Relations; Middle Eastern International Relations; Asymmetrical Conflict Nicholas Seabrook, Assistant Professor Phone: (904) 620-5856 E-mail: n.seabrook@unf.edu University at Buffalo Ph.D Pol. Sci | 2007 Public Law; Judicial Behavior; Fair Housing Policy; Administrative Law; American Government and Politics; Political Geography; Elections; Redistricting; Voting and Public Opinion; State and Local Politics; Money in Politics; Spatial Statistics; Applied Research Methods; Political Context; Direct Democracy; Political Participation

Nancy Soderberg, Ambassador & Visiting Distinguished Scholar Phone: (904) 620-3926 Email: n.soderberg@unf.edu Georgetown University M.S. Foreign Service | 1984 The Public Service Leadership Program was founded in 2006 by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of North Florida. As the current Director of the program, Ambassador Soderberg has used her extensive contacts in government and the nonprofit world to build a network of opportunities for UNF students to gain firsthand experience in the field, building their resume and contacts to future employment.

Pam Zeiser, Associate Professor Phone: (904) 620-1931 Email: pzeiser@unf.edu Claremont Graduate University Ph.D. Pol. Sci | 1998 Pamela Zeiser is Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration and the International Studies Program Director. She has been at UNF since 1998, teaching undergraduate comparative politics and international relations courses. In all of her courses, Pam encourages her students to see the wider world and to understand its multiple perspectives. Through her teaching and her service activities, Pam has contributed to the internationalization of UNF.

UNF Political Science & Public Administration

1 UNF Drive Building 51 Jacksonville, Florida 32224 904.620.2997