POLITICAL SCIENCE and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Minné Hall, Room 120, (507) 457-5500 www.winona.edu/politicalscience Description/ Objective: Political science deals with the theory and practice of politics, government, and administration. The essence of political science is to discover how, when, and why people and governments shape public decisions. As an academic discipline, it includes political theory, public law, public administration, American politics and policy (domestic and foreign, and governments and politics of different countries. The primary objective of the political science curriculum is to prepare students for graduate studies and/or careers in public service, business, or education. The study of political science also provides a strong background for success in law school. Generally, students majoring in political science find that it helps them understand the changing political environment and prepares them to take responsibility in their community, nation, and the world at large. Whether a student is interested in a career in public service or not, the study of politics is a solid preparation for life as a critical thinking adult. Career Opportunities: A political scientist or public administration major may work in federal, state, or local government service. In addition, career possibilities at the international level include the foreign service, U. S. government agencies and international agencies. Other career possibilities include those with consulting firms, lobbying groups, political parties, polling organizations and private business firms. The Bachelor of Science major in Public Administration is designed to prepare the student for a career in administration at the local, state and national levels of government. In addition, this major will provide the student with an academic foundation to do further work at the graduate level in public administration or law. 120 High School Background: A prospective political science or public administration major should have a strong interest in social studies. NO specific courses are required; however, a well-rounded college preparatory program is recommended. Political Science Courses approved for the University Studies: U Studies-Social Science 120 Intro to Amer Politics U Studies-Social Science 130 Intro to Int'l Relations U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 135 Comparative Pol Syst U Studies-Social Science 150 Intro to Pol Theory U Studies-Social Science 201 Politics and Violence U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 205 UN in Wrld Aff U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 218 Community Service U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 220 Civil Rights & Civil Lib U Studies-Social Science 221 State/Local Government U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 225 Ethnic Confl/Nationalism U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 226 Pol/Soc in Africa U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 228 Public Service U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 270 Pol/Soc Middle East U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 332 European Political Syst U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 335 Politics in Latin America U Studies-Science & Social Policy 340 Environmental Policy U Studies-Contemporary Cit/Democratic Instit 343 Human Rights in Thry & Pr U Studies-Global or Multicultural Perspective 390 Comparative Pol/3rd Wrld Department Programs: B. A. Major: Political Science – General (Option A) – Minor required B. A. Major: Political Science – International Studies (Option B) – Minor Required B. S. Major: Public Administration – minor required 121 B. A. Minor: Political Science B. S. Minor: Public Administration Declaring a Political Science or Public Administration Major: Complete the Declaration of Major form and submit it to the Political Science Department Office, Minné 120. First-Year Sample Program for Political Science Majors: Fall Semester: Intro to American Politics (120) Social Science 3 Cr. University Studies Basic Skills 6 Cr. University Studies Group Requirement 6 Cr. Spring Semester: University Studies Basic Skills 6 Cr. University Studies Group Requirement 9 Cr. First-Year Sample Program for Public Administration Majors: Fall Semester: Human Society (150) Social Science 3 Cr. Intro to American Politics (120) Social Science 3 Cr. University Studies Basic Skills 3 Cr. University Studies Group Requirement 6 Cr. Spring Semester: Public Service (228) Contepm. Citizenship 3 Cr. Principles of Microeconomics (201) Social Science 3 Cr. University Studies Basic Skills 3 Cr. University Studies Group Requirement 6 Cr. 122 .