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In its broadest sense, political science is the study
of governments and the governing procedures at various levels and
in various cultures. The program is designed to meet the needs
of students who expect to hold jobs in law enforcement, teaching,
civil service, state/local governments, the federal bureaucracy,
the legal profession, and journalism.
Skills
- Pragmatic
- Willingness to deal with society's real problems
- Good communication skills
- Intellectual capacity to succeed in undergraduate courses
- Achievement/prestige oriented
- Desire to make a social contribution
- Likes responsibility
- Sensitivity to social differences and needs
- Ability to conduct research and analyze and explain results
- Strong analytical abilities
- Analytical mind
- Aptitude for leadership
- Good organizer and planner
- Diplomacy and integrity
- Ability to conduct accurate research
- Ability to relate and communicate to people of different
backgrounds
Values
- Achievement and prestige
- Ambitious
- Desire to influence others
- Poise
- Diplomacy
- Ability and willingness to take risks
- Adaptability
- Patience
- Desire to understand and connect with different types of
people
- Interest in other cultures
- Interest in complex problems
Leisure Activities
- Attending rallies or political lectures
- Involvement in campaign planning, fundraising, etc.
- Working for a local or student newspaper
- Reading political publications
- Debating
- Writing promotional materials for a political campaign
- Serving in a municipal or township office
- Working as a news broadcaster
Strategies
- Acquire competency in foreign language(s)
- Get internship in field of political science, international
relations or international studies
- Run for leadership positions on campus or in community
- Join multicultural groups or associations
- Enhance mathematical and statistical skills
- Write for publications dealing with political or international
issues
- Volunteer for local and/or campus political campaigns
- Develop writing, research, and communication skills
- Enhance networking skills
- Join professional organizations
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Location: Bernardine
Hall, Suite 1104
Phone: 610-796-8225
Fax: 610-790-2871
Hours:
Monday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; additional evening hours by appointment
*Graduate and Continuing Studies students
are urged to call or email for appointments.
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