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BA in Political Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science requires each
student to complete 30-36 semester hours (10-13 courses) in political science. Students
are required to take the introductory course in American government
(PLSC 201) and Scope &
Methods (PLSC 350) and then must choose one
course from each of the major fields of the discipline: American government,
public administration, comparative and international politics and political theory.
The remaining hours of the major may be selected from any of the above
fields.
2004-2005, BA in
Political Science
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Students who are planning graduate study in public policy or
administration and are interested in public service careers are encouraged to choose the
department's concentration in public policy and administration. This concentration
requires students to choose their political science electives from public administration
course offerings. The concentration also includes a public service internship in the
final semester of the senior year.
Dr. Timothy Boylan
serves as the faculty advisor for students who chose
this major.
2004-2005, BA in Political Science
with a Concentration in Public Policy and Administration
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
The Department of Political Science and the College of Education
work together to offer certification as a secondary school teacher of social studies.
Students desiring certification major in political science and minor in secondary
education. Dr. Karen
Kedrowski serves as the faculty advisor for students who chose to
become certified.
2004-2005
(back
of form), BA in Political Science
with Secondary Education Certification
2005-2006
(back
of form)
2006-2007 (back
of form)
2007-2008
(back of form)
2006-2007 General Education Course Listing
The Association of American Law Schools and the Law School
Admission Council do not prescribe a specific major as preparation for law school, however
many students planning on law school select a major in political science. The pre-law
advisor at Winthrop is a member of the political science faculty. Prospective law
students in any major are encouraged to meet with the pre-law advisor early in their
course of study to plan their preparation for law school. Law-related political
science courses such as The Judiciary, Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties,
are of particular interest to those contemplating the study of law after graduation.
Winthrop graduates have attended law school at such institutions as Georgetown University,
the University of South Carolina, American University, and the University of Georgia.
Dr. Timothy Boylan
serves as
the faculty advisor to students who chose to apply to law school.
Pre-Law Handbook
Minor in Political Science
For students under a
catalog dated BEFORE Fall 2006, the minor in
political science consists of 18 semester hours of PLSC to include
American Government (PLSC
201) and at least 6 hours in courses numbered above 299. Scope &
Methods (PLSC 350)
is recommended.
Effective beginning the 2006-2007 academic year, the minor in political
science will require American Government (PLSC 201),
an introductory course
in International Relations (PLSC 205) or Comparative Politics (PLSC
207), and a course in Political Theory (PLSC 351, 352, 355, 356, 551 or
553). The other three courses are left to the student’s discretion, but
one must be numbered above 299.
Internships/Professional Organizations
Internships are available with local and state governments.
Winthrop students have participated in internships with the Charlotte, North
Carolina Metrolina Council of Governments; York County Government, South Carolina;
and the Rock Hill City manager's office, South Carolina. The department sponsors a
Model United Nations which involves both Winthrop students and high school students
throughout the Carolinas. Winthrop also has an
award winning chapter of
Pi Sigma
Alpha, the national political science honor
society. The chapter, active in bringing speakers to campus and sponsoring events of
political interest to the Winthrop community, recently received the Chapter of the year
award (again) from the Pi Sigma Alpha national organization.
Career
A number of Winthrop political science graduates have earned
highly successful leadership positions in government service. Recent graduates have
included a Truman Scholarship Finalist and a Presidential Management Intern.
Although political science majors go on to careers in public administration and law,
graduates are especially successful in such fields as communication, personnel management
and public relations. A major in political science provides the student with a sound
liberal arts education which develops the analytical and communication skills needed to
adapt to changing situations in today's workplace.
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