Majors and minors include but are not limited to: Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership
Political Science:
The scientific study of government and of leadership and decision making in public institutions.
Mission:
achieve leadership ability to get people to work together to achieve a common goal.
Why Political Science?
Sound preparation for students planning post graduate study in law or public administration and careers working in the public sector.
What you will gain:
Teaches you how governing institutions work and the skills to be effective working in them.
Success:
Political Science graduates have been successful at competitive law schools and graduate programs.
5 Hot Job Outlooks:
- Campaign Manager
- Intelligence Agent
- Lobbyist
- Policy Researcher
- Political Advisor
Faculty Members
Meet Your Professor: LAURA WIEDLOCHER
Professor of Leadership, Law, & Public Service
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Hudson 302B; ext. 5605
Office: 217-854-5605
Meet Your Professor: SAM MEREDITH
Political Science Professor
Ph.D., Indiana University
Butler 20; ext. ext. 5626
Office: 217-854-5626
Meet Your Professor: MICHAEL BRADLEY
Professor of Leadership, Law, & Public Service; and Philosophy
D.Phil., University of Alberta
Hudson 204B; ext. 5639
Office: 217-854-5639
LAURA WIEDLOCHER
SAM MEREDITH
MICHAEL BRADLEY