Political Science - Clarkson University

Political Science from Clarkson University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Political Science program at Clarkson will help students understand the political context in which they live, including the nation state and other institutions. They will develop an appreciation of the complexities and processes of social justice, reflect upon the sources of their modern identities, examine relations between humans and the natural world, and engage in critical reflection on the politics of science and technology. Many students in Political Science are interested in graduate and professional education. Law schools have always valued the analytical and communication skills of political science students. You can prepare for law school through any of our degree programs and supplement your preparation through the minor in Law and Society, whose requirements you can meet without extra courses. Why Clarkson? The Political Science program at Clarkson differs from those at many other institutions in three important ways ? broader perspectives, external fields, and computer competencies. Political Science majors at Clarkson benefit from the outstanding scholarship and personal attention of faculty in political science , anthropology, history, literature, psychology and sociology. Faculty work individually with students to prepare them for careers in a world economy that demands creativity in analyzing problems, expertise in technology, and an understanding of diverse perspectives. External field A required external field of five or more courses prepares students for their future careers. Chosen from one of Clarkson's many programs and departments, external fields may be in such defined pre-professional areas as pre-medicine, pre-law, pre-business, pre-physical therapy, psychology, or computer science; alternately, students may create their own external field, tailored to their specific career interests. Through Clarkson's state-of-the-art computing resources, you will acquire skills using the latest communication tools. Also, thanks to our small size and friendly, collaborative culture, you'll rub shoulders with peers in technology-based majors so that you gain an appreciation of their mindsets and perspectives. View more details on Clarkson University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.