Political Science - Muskingum University

Political Science from Muskingum University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Political science has been defined by David Easton as the process ?through which values are authoritatively allocated for a society.? Harold Laswell has put this in more common language, stating that politics is ?how we decide who gets what.? Political science is concerned with processes, decision-making, power, organizations, and institutions. The discipline of political science studies these processes and institutions using insights, data, and methods from the disciplines of history, law, economics, sociology, and psychology. The Political Science department offers classes in both the theoretical and practical modes of the discipline. Classes are divided into four main fields: American Politics, Public Administration and Policy, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. A political science major completes coursework across all four of these fields, but may also focus more intensively on one of the four. Our teaching approach emphasizes experiential and hands-on learning methods including in-class simulations, work with surrounding communities, internships, and career placement. Recent graduates have found employment in government and policy-oriented positions, worked on election campaigns, and continued on to graduate and law school. A political science major is well prepared to pursue careers in many public and private fields, including federal government, state and local government , education, business, journalism, and the law. The department gives students access to a wide variety of activities, programs, internships, and other off-campus opportunities to enhance their education. Internships offer off-campus experience in practical matters. Muskingum University also maintains association with Drew University, which sponsors a United Nations Semester, a London Semester, and a European Community Semester. We also have a relationship with American University, which sponsors a Washington semester and programs in other world capitals. The Political Science department itself offers an active Model United Nations program, travel courses, and a pre-law program. View more details on Muskingum University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.