A political science degree from Rutgers–Camden provides a solid foundation for careers in law, government service, and national security. Emphasizing both career possibilities and academic rigor, the political science program offers exciting and challenging courses in the areas of American and public policy, international politics, and counter terrorism. The Department of Political Science is home to nationally recognized faculty who, by actively participating in national, regional, and local conferences, enrich the course they teach for their students with latest research.
Learn more about the Department of Political Science at Rutgers–Camden.
Dual and Joint Degree Programs (BA/MPA and BA/JD)
Political science majors interested in graduate school should consider applying to the BA/MPA dual degree program during the spring term of their junior year. Qualified students can earn an undergraduate degree in political science and a master of public administration degree within five years by taking two graduate-level courses during their senior year. These two courses fulfill undergraduate and major requirements and are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate.
In addition, a six-year BA/JD program is available for qualifying students who are accepted into the Rutgers School of Law–Camden. For more information about dual and joint degree programs at Rutgers–Camden, see camden.rutgers.edu/academics/joint-degree-programs.
Highlights
- Students are taught challenging courses by professors who are excellent teachers. In 2011, Dr. Jenny Kehl was honored by Rutgers when she was awarded the Presidential Fellowshipfor Teaching Excellence. Dr. Aman McLeod offers a course that brings together law students and undergraduates to study judicial decision-making.
- The political science internship program places students in federal, state, and local government offices and nonprofit agencies. Students have the opportunity to work with elected officials and participate in political campaigns and receive academic credit for this valuable work experience that leading law schools and graduate programs notice.
- Political science professors at Rutgers–Camden are leaders in their fields, contributing articles and publishing books, as well as receiving invitations as visiting scholars abroad. In 2011, Dr. Alan Tarr visited Burma at the request of the U.S. Department of State; he delivered expert insight into federalism.
- Political science alumni are leaders in government and public policy. They also pursue graduate degrees at top law schools, as well as PhD programs at such institutions as Johns Hopkins and Rutgers.
Programs
- Major (BA)
- Minors: political science; international politics; public administration and government service; national security, intelligence and counter terrorism
- Dual and joint degree programs (BA/MPA; BA/JD)
- Teacher preparation