Minor Programs
National Security, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Minor for Majors
and Non-Majors
This minor program helps students understand the new post 9/11 threat
environment and develop expertise in the development and administration of
national security policy, intelligence gathering and counter terrorism.
It is highly recommended for students intending to build careers in
federal, state and local criminal justice and law enforcement or who seek
careers in foreign policy. Please contact Dr. Kim Shienbaum
(shienbau@camden.rutgers.edu) for details and a list of courses that qualify.
For further information, please go to: http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/dept-pages/polisci/nationalsecurity/index.html
MINORS FOR
NON-MAJORS
Non-majors have a choice of three possible minors:
General Political Science
The requirements are 50:790:101 Introduction to Politics, one course (3
credits) in each of the three areas of concentration, plus any two additional
courses within the department.
International Politics
This program helps the student to develop expertise and specialized knowledge
in international politics, foreign policy, and foreign area studies. The
requirements are six courses (18 credits) from the International Politics
concentration list.
Public Administration and Government Service
This program provides the student with a core of courses and an internship
experience, both dealing with public policy and management. While the program
is geared for career-minded students, it stresses the importance of acquiring a
sensitivity to ethical values and the political context in which public policy
is made. The requirements are as follows:
- 50:790:342 Principles of
Public Administration
- Four courses (12
credits) in American Politics and Public Policy in addition to 50:790:342
- An internship arranged
under either 50:790:296 Practical Politics or 50:790:397 Individual
Internship in Political Science
