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Welcome
On behalf of the faculty of the Department of Political Science, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the Political Science Department.We are very proud of the teaching and research in the department, and believe that these missions complement each other.
We offer a broad array of courses in American Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, World Politics, Public Policy, Pre-law and Public Administration. We want to see all of our students succeed, and toward this end we offer open faculty offices, good advisement, and the opportunity to know your professors quite well.
Other goals include the development of broadly educated liberal arts graduates who can take on many challenges in politics, business, communities, law, public policy, advocacy, and other realms. Our graduates do well in life in part because much is expected of them in our program: quality and quantity of reading and writing, oral presentations, good class discussions, finding faculty mentors, and more.
The department also offers a number of internship programs, including with the Nevada State legislature, local public service organizations, Congressional, federal agency and political party interns in Washington D.C. These opportunities give our graduates "hands on" experience that becomes invaluable in beginning and sustaining careers.
We will prepare you to compete at the highest levels throughout your undergraduate education and into your professional career or graduate degree. We offer an undergraduate major and minor in political science, the undergraduate International Affairs degree, as well as a MA and PhD in political science and MPA program.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns that you have about the department or our programs.
Sincerely,
Eric Herzik, Chair
Department of Political Science