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African American Studies
Minor
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Minor
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Anthropology
General Anthropology Track
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Minor
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Minor, Japanese
Certificate, Chinese
Certificate, Japanese
Economics
Minor, Economics
Mathematical Economics
Certificate, Political Economy
Certificate, Management Career
English
Minor
Certificate, Writing
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French
Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
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Minor, GUS
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Certificate, Travel and Tourism
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German
Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
GREEK, HEBREW, AND ROMAN CLASSICS
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Minor
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Hebrew
Minor
History
Minor
Italian
Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
Jewish Studies
Concentration, History
Concentration, Religion
Minor
Latin American Studies
Minor
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies (LGBT)
Mathematical Economics
Organizational Studies
Philosophy
Emphasis, Pre-Law
Minor
Political Science
Minor
Psychology
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Learning/Behavioral Analysis
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Minor, Psychology
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Concentration, Religion, a Global Context
Minor
Russian
Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
Sociology
Concentration, Health Track
Minor, Sociology
Minor, Sociology of Health
Certificate, Health Research
Spanish and Portuguese
Language, Literature, and Linguistics
Language and Professional Studies
Spanish for Education
Minor, Portuguese
Certificate, Multilinual Business and Gov. Studies
Certificate, Spanish
Certificate, Spanish and Latin-Amer. Studies, Business
Certificate, Latin-Amer. Studies, Health & Human Services
Certificate, Latin-Amer Studies
Women's Studies
Minor
Certificate

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

Joseph Schwartz, Chair
4th floor, Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7796  
jschw@temple.edu                

Robin Kolodny, Faculty Advisor
215-204-7709
rkolodny@temple.edu
437 Gladfelter Hall
www.temple.edu/polsci

The Political Science major and minor provide a systematic study of politics in the United States (federal, state, and local) and  foreign countries.  Students will have an opportunity to consider the relations between countries, while incorporating a theoretical perspective.  Special emphasis will be placed on the role of institutions in shaping political behavior as well as on issues of political economy.

The key educational goal is analytical thinking.  Students will recognize and understand various patterns in the distribution of political power and recurrent models of political behavior. Students will also gain insight into the relationship between the distribution of resources and power within society and political outcomes. As politics inherently involves how societies distribute life opportunities, students will also reflect upon the moral choices involved in political life. The department teaches students how to develop the capacity to conduct empirical research in order to illuminate and revise theoretical models of politics. Students will be expected to use a full range of data and to write clearly.

Political Science graduates pursue a wide range of careers.  They may work in government offices (at all levels), political campaigns, private voluntary organizations, unions and community organizations, as well as the private sector.  Some pursue teaching careers.  A degree in Political Science is also excellent preparation for law school.

The department can arrange internships, which are typically linked to academic study. In addition, our Experiential Learning Program offers internships combined with academic seminars every term.

 The department has two important student organizations:  the Political Science Majors Association and Political Science Honor Society - Pi  Sigma Alpha, Temple Chapter.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND MINOR

SUMMARY OF MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF MINOR REQUIREMENTS



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