Political
Science Major and Support (Minor)
Politics is about taking action to make something
happen. As a political science major or support, you will learn
how politics works, how people get elected to office, how laws are
made and how they affect us, and how you yourself are a political
actor. You also will study public policy, the art of creating an
approach to deal with issues using laws and other tools of government.
Hands-on approach
At Alverno, you learn about politics through experience, through
simulations, such as attending a national model United Nations,
and through completing two politically-focused internships, which help you to understand politics and to "do" politics.
Government-Related Careers
You will leave campus with political experience, strong research
skills, the ability to work well on a team - all abilities that
will serve you in political science and other careers. You will be prepared for jobs in
federal, state and local government, not-for-profit groups and civic
organizations. Political
science also is an excellent background for students interested in careers in public policy, journalism or research positions for for-profit companies.
The political science major also provides strong preparation
if you intend to enter the field of law. In political science, you
learn about the political and legal system. You also develop research
and analytical abilities that are essential to success in law school
and the legal profession.
Have you ever thought about managing a campaign?
Candidates run for elections, but somebody has to manage the campaigns.
With a background in political science and communications, you could
be the one to help the candidate sharpen her image and zero in on
the key issues. You could talk with the press, organize media events,
promote the candidate, arrange the candidate's schedule, and supervise
the professional staff and volunteers. If your candidate wins, there
is no telling where you could go!
Sample Curriculum
- American Politics
- The Community, Power and Change
- American Political Behavior
- Comparative Social Policy
- Principles of Economics
- Complex Organizations
- Behavioral Science Research Methods
- Probability and Statistics
- Social Theory
- Applied Research
- Internship
- Advanced Seminar
- UN (International Organizations)
- Political Practicum
- Community Development
- Introduction to Global Studies
- Contemporary American Philosophy
- International Economics
- World Geography
- American Foreign Policy
- Women and Leadership
- Global Studies courses (six credits)
- Elective courses (11-12 credits)
Credit for prior learning
Alverno offers a program to determine
if you are eligible to receive college credit for prior learning.
Click
here for information.
Political Science Faculty:
Jeana Abromeit, Associate Professor
Ph.D. University of Colorado-Boulder
E-mail: Jeana Abromeit
David Brooker, Assistant Professor
E-mail: David Brooker
Russell G. Brooker, Associate Professor
and Political Science Coordinator
Ph.D. University of Chicago
E-mail: Russell Brooker
Christina Garza-Nelson, Assistant Professor
E-mail:
Christina Garza-Nelson
Stephen R. Sharkey, Professor
Ph.D. University of Connecticut
E-mail: Stephen Sharkey
Your next step
To find out more about Alverno's political science
program, contact the Alverno Admissions office. An Admissions Counselor
can answer your questions about the program, admissions, credit
transfers and financial aid. Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401
or e-mail Admissions
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