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The Department of Political Science offers a wide range of courses that
students have found useful in preparation for careers in law, in
government service, and in public affairs, as well as for graduate
studies in political science and public policy. The department
curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of politics
and government in the United States, foreign countries, and the
international system. Courses are equally valuable for career-oriented
majors and for students interested in developing a well-rounded liberal
arts background.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Completion of thirteen courses (39 credits), including 50:790:101
Introduction to Politics and at least two courses from each of the
three areas of concentration: American
Politics and Public Policy, International
Politics, and Political Theory
and Methodology. These seven courses must be in-classroom courses
and not include internships, independent study, study abroad trips,
etc. Courses that are not taken in-classroom certainly count toward the
39 credits to complete the major, but a student may take no more than 9
credits of them. 50:790:394 Honors Research may be taken in addition to
these 9 credits. Only grades of C or better will count toward
fulfillment of the requirement for all 39 credits toward the major, and
at least 15 of these credits must be taken at Rutgers University.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Non-majors have a choice of four 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
National Security, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
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. The one
required course is 50:790:491, The National Security Establishment
(3 credits: Special Topics till further notice), plus an
additional 5 courses (15 credits) from a list of approved courses.
Please contact Dr. Kim Shienbaum (shienbau@camden.rutgers.edu)
for details and a list of courses that quallify. For further information, please go to: http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/dept-pages/polisci/nationalsecurity/index.html
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