 Welcome
About The Department
The political science major is designed
to provide a sound basis for both graduate and career work in such
fields as government service, law, teaching, politics, journalism,
and foreign service. The department offers a wide range of rigorous courses on American political institutions,
law, contemporary public policy, political theory, and international
relations. The department emphasizes writing, critical reading,
analysis and problem solving, and research skills within the context
of questions about values. Concentrations in pre-law, international relations and environmental studies and politics are also available, and specialized contract majors and minors are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Website is designed to help prospective students get a sense
of what the Department of Political Science at Mercyhurst College
has to offer. Listed below are some of questions that prospective
students most frequently ask. For each question we have provided
a brief answer and a link to a specific page with additional information.
We encourage you to explore these pages and see why Mercyhurst is
a great place to study political science.
| Q:
Why should I study political science at Mercyhurst College?
A: The Department of Political Science
offers small classes, faculty advising and a variety of resources
you probably won't find at larger institutions. [Read
More] |
Q:
What if I want to specialize in one area of political science?
A: It's no problem. The department
offers concentrations in the law and environmental studies
and politics, and has the flexibility to help students create
contract majors. [Read More] |
Q:
Who will teach my political science classes?
A: Political science
classes are taught by full-time professors, not teaching assistants.
The political science faculty is comprised of dedicated teachers
and scholars. [Read More] |
Q:
How do political science students compare to other Mercyhurst
students?
A: Political science
majors are among the most accomplished individuals on campus.
They regularly win some of the college's most prestigious
awards and several have earned national recognition for their
achievements. [Read More] |
Q:
What are the requirements for a degree in political science?
A: Students seeking
a Bachelor of Arts in political science are expected to complete
the college's core requirements plus fifteen political science
courses. [Read More] |
Q:
What is life like for a political science student outside
of the classroom?
A: Our students
are active in local, state and national politics, and regularly
intern in places like Washington, DC and Harrisburg, PA. In
additon, the students participate in a number of clubs, a
chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, and a diverse array of social events.
[Read More] |
Q:
What courses are offered by the Department of Political Science?
A: The department
offers a variety of classes in every major subfield of the
discipline. Whether you are interested in law, international
relations, comparative politics, American government, political
theory, or environmental politics the Department of Political
Science has courses that will interest you. [Read
More] |
Q:
What do political science students do after they graduate?
A: Political science
majors go to law school, graduate school or pursue any number
of exciting jobs. The Political Science CyberNewsletter, which
is published every term, documents our students' successes
after they graduate. [Read More] |
Upcoming Events And Announcements
See what the Department of Political Science has planned for the
next few weeks and keep track of important scholarship, internship
and conference deadlines by monitoring upcoming
events and announcements.
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