Academics | Political Science

Political Science

Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, with options to specialize in Pre-Law, American Institutions, International and Comparative Politics, and Public Administration
Minor in Political Science
Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Civics. Those majoring in Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Political Science.
Master of Public Administration

What you can earn

Lobbyist, $97,790 annually in our region
Government Affairs Representative, $85,287 annually in our region

estimations calculated at www.salary.com as of August 2008

Our Faculty

Jason C. Myers (Chair), Ph.D.

As’ad Abu Khalil, Ph.D., Georgetown (’88)
David H. Colnic, Ph.D., Arizona (’03)
Lawrence L. Giventer, Ph.D., Pitt (’76)
April Hejka-Ekins, Ph.D., USC (’87)
Steven W. Hughes, Ph.D., North Carolina (’71)
Seong Soo Oh, Ph.D., Georgia State University (’09)
Stephen R. Routh, Ph.D., UC Davis (’00)

About The College

Central to the mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is fostering an appreciation and understanding of the value of lifelong intellectual pursuit. The College is committed to a liberal arts curriculum that broadens the mind and encourages students to become active, engaged, compassionate participants in our diverse global society.

The College offers 15 majors and 25 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to five degrees and two certificate programs offered at the graduate level.

CHSS contact info
Founding Dean: Carolyn J. Stefanco
Interim Associate Dean:
Sari Miller-Antonio
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CHSS

Explore Further: Department Web site »

The Department of Politics & Public Administration encourages students to think critically and creatively about politics by offering a comprehensive focus on political thought, a thorough treatment of global, comparative, domestic, and local political institutions, and an emphasis on policy designs and analysis.

classroom photo Where can a Political Science degree take you? Some possible career paths include: law, government, public agencies, foreign affairs, lobbying, non-profit organizations, teaching, journalism, statistical analysis, and public service.

What you can do

Analyze data in the intelligence community

Develop policy to resolve local problems

Learn the law to represent a wide range of clients’ interests and rights

Interesting classes you might take

The Presidency
Model United Nations
Politics and Film
Immigration and Refugee Policy
U.S. Foreign Policy
Political Ideologies
Comparative Politics: Latin America
Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East
Political Campaigns and Elections

Course Spotlight
PSCI 3235: Political Campaigns/Elections
Examines the principal features and consequences of American political campaigns; emphasis is placed on campaign strategies, the media, polling, contributions, and electoral outcomes.

What you can learn

To have a sound and appropriately comprehensive knowledge of the history of political thought and its key concepts
To have a sound and appropriately comprehensive knowledge of modern political institutions and dynamics
To successfully analyze complex texts and arguments
To successfully analyze complex issues and problems

Contact Information

Phone: (209) 667-3388
Fax: (209) 667-3724

www.csustan.edu/ppa

CSU Stanislaus
Politics and Public Administration
Bizzini Hall, Room 132
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382