Political Science - Mississippi Valley State University

Political Science from Mississippi Valley State University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Description The B.A. in Political Science offers concentrated studies in six subfelds - American Government and Politics, Comparative Government and Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Administration. It also offers an alternate major in International Relations, a minor in International Relations, a concentration in Public Administration, and Pre-Law Track. To obtain a bachelor\'s degree , a student must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours. Mission Te Political Science Program at Mississippi Valley State University offers a well-rounded program of study to majors, minors, and students in other programs that include service courses in political science , and students seeking interesting and useful electives. In each course, the aim is to include innovative pedagogies and content that reflects the latest scholarship in political science. Te program is dedicated to offering academic extra curricular activities that enhance the in-class experiences in the program. Majors in the program should leave with a well-grounded understanding of the subfelds in the discipline, and the ability to think, read, write, and calculate at the appropriate level. Students should also be able to understand and practice good citizenship. Objectives 1. Students in Political Science should exit Mississippi Valley State University with a firm grasp of the basics in Political Science. 2. Students in Political Science should either enter productive employment or proceed to graduate or professional schools. 3. Students in political science should engage in significant academic extracurricular activities. These activities could include participating in intramural competition with organizations such as the University Mock Trial and Model U.N. teams; maintaining membership in academic clubs including PI Sigma Alpha (the national honor\'s society), the Political Science Club, and Te Pre-Law Club; and attending and presenting at professional meetings. 4. Faculty members in Political Science should maintain up-to-date approaches to teaching and learning (including pedagogy and curriculum revision) that serve the needs of our students. 5. Faculty members in Political Science should participate in community service. View more details on Mississippi Valley State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.