School:
College of Liberal Arts
Department:
Political Science
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Political Science
Faculty:
Joel Ostrow, Ph.D.
Roger Rose, Ph.D.
Tammy Sarver, Ph.D., J.D.
Lecturers:
Jim Ryan
Benedictine University Distinguished Fellow
The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis,
within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not
currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our
students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.
Objectives:
The program for majors is designed to:
1. Provide theoretical and practical knowledge about politics in the United States and across the world;
2. Prepare students to pursue careers as lawyers, journalists, business people, lobbyists, campaign professionals, staff in interest groups, international organizations and government agencies, and as elected officials;
3. Allow students to choose from concentrations in pre-law or international affairs;
4. Develop writing and research ability and critical thinking essential for success in any career choice;
5. Provide opportunities for on-the-job internships in business and government; and other opportunities under the center for Citizenship & Public Service led by J. Ryan, Distinguished Fellow;
6. Encourage participation in the National Model United Nations conference and intercollegiate mock trial competition; and
7. Develop a strong understanding of the concept of citizenship & commitment to service.
Requirements - Major:
Political science majors must complete SOCL-C100(3); ECON-C101(3); and PSYC-C100(3). HIST-111(3), 112(3) are strongly recommended. Also recommended are 12 hours in a modern language and HIST-223(3). The major itself consists of a minimum of 36 hours in political science, completed with a grade of "C" or better, including PLSC-C102(3), C105(3), 201(3), C210(3), 299(3), 399(3), and 18 hours in other political science courses, nine hours of which must be at the 300-level. All major and cognate courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Students planning to attend law school may pursue the pre-legal concentration.
PRELEGAL CONCENTRATION:
In response to law school recommendations, the pre-legal concentration does not require a specific course of study but focuses on a broad range of offerings out of six academic programs. The thrust is a broad liberal arts background, which makes the student aware of pressing social problems, knowledgeable about the American system of government and capable of reading critically and writing in a clear, concise manner.
The student in the prelegal concentration is required to complete the following courses political science with a grade of "C" or better: PLSC-C102(3), C105(3), 201(3), C210(3), 230(3)/330(3), 231(3)/331(3), 243(3)/343(3), 299 and 399, ECON-C101(3), and five electives from the following courses: ACCT-111(3), 112(3); COMM-317(3); ENVS-205(3); GENS-C100(3); HIST-202(3), 260(3), 265(3); MGT-235(3), 236(3), PHIL-200(3), C240(3), C245(3), C250(3), C260(3), C355(3); PSYC-210(3); SOCL-205(3), 240(3), 260(3), 306(3), 321(3), 391(3); other courses related to the law, as approved by the Pre-Law advisor; or any PLSC 200 or 300 level course.
Requirements - Minor:
Twenty-one semester hours, with a grade of "C" or better, are required for a minor in political science. These 21 hours must include PLSC-C102(3), C105(3), 201(3), C210(3), 299(3) and six more hours above 200, including three hours at the 300-level.
Requirements - Teaching Certification:
Students desiring to be certified to teach political science/civics at the secondary level (grades 6-12) are required to major in social science (See Social Science major). Students must also complete the Teacher Certification Program in Secondary Education described in the education program.
Major Sheet:
http://www.ben.edu/major_sheets/polsc.pdf (will open in a new window)
The information contained on this page is from the 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2007.
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