Political Science - Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham

Political Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The ancient Greeks thought of politics as the ?authoritative? or highest form of study ? since political decisions govern and shape our economy, the military, our social interactions, even what happens in our family life. At FDU's College of Florham, we take the importance of political science seriously, not just as a way of studying governments , national values, and contemporary political problems, but in using ideas to improve our political and civic life. Our majors explore the ideologies, institutions, and policies of governments. These include government at the local, state, and national level, as well as foreign governments and international relations. Our studies include legislatures and election systems, regulatory agencies and courts; police departments and armed forces, criminals and terrorists, the media and voters, presidents and prime ministers. We also study ideas: who ought to get what? What does it mean to live well? Which of our institutions and political arrangements are working well and which are dysfunctional and sick? Finally, we explore political change over time and space and ask what leads to revolutions and what emerges from them? Why (and how) do some countries become and stay democratic ? while other do not? Why do some ethnic groups come into conflict and violence while others do not? Why Study Political Science Political science students at Fairleigh Dickinson learn in small classes emphasizing student participation (our average class size is 20, with upper division classes averaging 12) develop close working relationships with our teachers through independent studies, student-faculty research, activities outside of class, and individual mentoring and advising prepare for life after graduation through internships, coursework relevant to a range of fields, study and direct experience in Washington, D.C., and by developing the critical reading, writing, and analytic skills strongly desired by employers go on to careers in federal, state and local government , law enforcement, the court system, journalism, social services, law, and teaching, among many other fields.study diverse subjects in such courses as European Politics, Women and American Politics, War, Peace, and Arms, Biology and Politics, The Politics of Reproduction, Advanced Criminal Justice, and American Political Thought work closely with teachers who have been recognized by their students and peers as extraordinary teachers. Our faculty research is making an impact on New Jersey and the broader world. Careers in Political Science There are thousands of private and public interest groups whose leadership and staff participate directly in politics. There are also hundreds of thousands of civil service jobs in numerous executive departments and agencies of government. Our graduates pursue a variety of careers in Washington, D.C., state capitals, municipal government , or in corporate environments. Political science graduates can work as a city administrator or as an intelligence analyst or as a campaign manager; there is a government office to fit every interest. View more details on Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.