Experiencing Political Science: Political Science students explore and experience the exciting world of politics. They have the opportunity and freedom to debate contemporary domestic and international political issues; to develop a deeper understanding of diverse political systems; to appreciate the complexity of world politics and its impact on American life; to participate in student government; to work in Presidential, Congressional or state and local campaigns; to intern in law, local, state, or federal offices; and to attend research conferences.

Scholarships: Political Science offers generous, competitive scholarships for those interested in politics and public service, graduate school, and public administration. Interested students should click on this Political Science Scholarship link, read about this great opportunity, download the application, and submit required materials by the deadline.

Jobs and Professional Education: The Political Science Program prepares its graduates to continue their education in law school or in graduate studies in public administration, political science, or international studies; or to find employment in international affairs, public service, public administration, politics, education, business, communications, criminal justice, and social work. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the technology, reading, writing, speaking, research, and critical thinking skills to support their career objectives.

The Political Science Major:

Majoring in political science requires 39 hours of coursework. Students take coursework in the major areas of the discipline:

  Public Law

  American Politics

  World Politics

  Comparative Politics

  Political Methodology

  Political Thought

In each area, students are introduced to the fundamental ideas of politics and then they have the opportunity to delve more deeply into special interests. Advisors help students shape the program to meet their interests and career goals.

Internships:

Internships are a great way to prepare for graduate or law school, network, find a job, build professional skills, and contribute to the public good.

Political Internships : Political Science majors pursue exciting internships with Presidential, Senatorial, Congressional, and Gubernatorial campaigns; Republican and Democratic State and National Committees; the governor's office; the state legislature; the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate; State Department; U.S. Embassies abroad, and Amnesty International, for example

Legal Internships : Political Science majors preparing for law can arrange internships in Newberry, with U.S. Attorneys, Newberry College alumni, and with attorneys in their hometown.

Political Science Course Offerings:

Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties

American Government

State and Local Government

Political Parties and Elections

Political Sociology

Comparative Political Systems

Area Studies in Third World Politics

World Politics

American Diplomatic History

Advanced World Politics

International Law and Organization

Introduction to Public Administration

Public Personnel Management

Public Budgeting

History of Political Theory

Social Research

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Career Opportunities for Political Science Majors

Government

*Politician 

*Environmental Policy Analyst

*Legislative Analyst 

*Government Intelligence Analyst 

*Congressional Research 

*Peace Corps/Vista Worker 

*Presidential Advance Person 

*Congressional Aide 

*Governor's Aide

International Affairs

*Foreign Service Officer

*International Banker 

*International Business

*United Nations Official

*UN interpreter

*International Organization Official  (Amnesty International)

*International Trade Specialist 

Law

*Attorney 

*Legal Assistant/Paralegal 

*Probation/Parole Officer 

*Law Enforcement Officer 

Interest Groups

*Consumer Advocate 

*Advocate 

*Lobbyist 

*Association Manager 

*Labor Organizer 

*Special Interest Group Director 

Law Enforcement

*FBI/CIA Agent

*Secret Service

* U.S. Marshall

Communications 

*Foreign Correspondent

*Media Analyst 

*Broadcast Journalist 

*Newspaper/Magazine Journalist 

*Political Commentator

Business

*Business Development

*Business Owner/Entrepreneur

*Insurance Underwriter

*Real Estate Agent/Broker 

*Sales Manager

Political Consulting

*Campaign Manager

*Political Pollster

*Public Opinion Interviewer 

*Public Relations Specialist 

Public Administration  

*City Manager

*Social Worker

*Community Relations Director 

*Public Administrator Manager 

*Social Services Administrator 

*Urban/Regional Planner 

Education

*College Professor

*Community College Teacher

*Secondary School Teacher

Faculty Teaching Courses in the Political Science Program:

Contact: Dr. Steven Schweizer, Associate Professor and Political Science Program Coordinator

Professor Keith Ringer

Professor Keith Wagner

Professor Vinetta Witt, Associate