2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science Department
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Objectives
To provide both introductory and advanced levels of instruction in government and politics by employing the comparative, behavioral, philosophical, and institutional approaches to the discipline.
To encourage interest in the analysis of political phenomena from both the scientific and philosophical standpoints.
To foster the idea that “political thinking” based on factual information and disciplined analysis is desirable.
To encourage informed, responsible citizenship.
To provide undergraduate preparation for professional careers in public service.
Major
Dual Majors may combine Political Science with a variety of other majors, including Secondary Social Studies Education.
Special Programs: Internships
The Political Science Department participates in high quality Public Affairs Internships which enable students to elaborate upon and apply campus-based learning, while exploring potential careers. Full-time, internships are available with New York State government in Albany via the Assembly and the Senate. SUNY Oneonta cosponsors the latter. Washington, D.C. based internships in all branches of the Federal government are available via Oneonta’s participation in SUNY Brockport’s Washington Semester Program.
In addition to professional level governmental experience, interns complete an academic component (seminar, readings, journal, research paper, etc.). Albany-based interns are paid a stipend. Students in all academic majors are encouraged to participate, provided they meet both College and program eligibility requirements. Fifteen credits may be earned through Political Science 397. Additionally, limited opportunities exist for part-time governmental internships in the Oneonta area. Contact Dr. Brett Heindl, Political Science.
International Studies
The International Studies major is designed to provide a course of study with an international focus. Contact the Political Science Department for more information, Bill Wilkerson, mail-to: Bill.Wilkerson@oneonta.edu Chair of Political Science. Email: Bill.Wilkerson@oneonta.edu.
Course Work
Six s.h. International Relations, 6 s.h. Diplomatic History/Foreign Policy, 12-15 s.h. Economics and Geography, and 9 s.h. International electives. Appropriate courses studied abroad can be used to meet the 33 s.h. requirement.
Foreign Study/Internship Requirement
This requirement is satisfied in one of two ways. Study in a foreign country for one full semester or summer (minimum 6 s.h.) or internship with substantial responsibilities dealing with international affairs in the United States or in a foreign country in an organization active in some aspect of international relations (minimum 6 s.h.).
Foreign Language Requirements
Proficiency equivalent to four college semesters in a language other than English, demonstrated either through appropriate course work or examination.
Overlap Within Major
Courses listed in Sections 1-3 may be taken as electives under Section 4. However, the student is still required to complete 33 s.h. in the major.
General Education Requirements
Students must complete the General Education requirements for a B.A. degree.
Advisement
Students should meet with the International Studies advisor for approval of course selections.
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