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2017-18 Student Orientation
September 20th , 20174:30PMSlide2
Welcome all!
Paul Knepper, ChairOverviewVision, Values, GoalsDegree requirements
Keys to
success
After
graduationMaking the most of CWUSlide3
Vision, Values & Goals
Four traditional areas:American governmentInternational PoliticsComparative PoliticsPolitical TheoryLawPublic AdministrationSlide4
Vision, Values and GoalsTransferable skills:Writing
Research/analysisSpeaking, presentationProblem-solvingCross-cultural/diversityProfessional behaviorAnalysis of dataActive learning/engagementInquiry-based learningExperiential learningSlide5
Vision, Values and Goals
Areas
Employers
Government
Public
Policy
Public Admin.
Research
Peace
Corps
Intelligence Service
Political Affairs
Economic Affairs
Admin. Affairs
Consular
Services
US International
Communication
Agency
Federal
Government
State Government
Local Government
Law
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Corporations
State Government
Local
Government Private Practice
Politics
Staff
of State or
Groups
National
Official
Political Party
Campaign
Worker
Public
Interest
Legislators, National and
State
Republican/Democratic National Committee
Public Interest Advocacy groups
Campaigns – National, State, County, City
Journalism
Editing Reporting
Research
Advertising
Space
Circulation
Sales
News Programming
Production
Independent radio syndications Newspapers
Medium/small market radio station Major
TV
networks National radio networks Wire Services
Public
TV
stations Commercial TV stations
Trade newspapers State/regional radio networks
Business
International National
Marketing
Personnel
Advertising
Public Relations
Banking/Finance
Business firms
Education
Public Schools
Private Schools
Colleges and UniversitiesSlide6
Degree Requirements - Advising
Arthur Manjarez,AdvisorSlide7
Degree Requirements
Required (Core) Courses: POSC 101 - Introduction to Politics Credits: (5) POSC 210 - American Politics Credits: (5) POSC 260 - Comparative Politics Credits: (5) POSC 270 - International Politics Credits: (5)
POSC 489 - Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2
)
Political Science Major
Select from the following: 5 Credits
POSC
481 - Early Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC
482 - Early Modern Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC
483 - Recent Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC
485 - American Political Thought and Culture Credits: (5)
Take
POSC 489, Senior Assessment Credits: (2) Slide8
Degree Requirements
Political Science MinorBeyond the core courses, take an additional 10 elective credits.Required (Core) Courses:• POSC 101 - Introduction to Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC 210 - American Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC 260 - Comparative Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC 270 - International Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC 489 - Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2)Slide9
Degree RequirementsChoosing a minorInterest
Career goalsHistoryPhilosophyJournalismEconomicsInternational studiesLatino StudiesAfricana and Black StudiesSlide10
Race isn’t won here..
…race is won here.Slide11
Keys to SuccessSlide12
Keys to Success
Kamal QteishatWinner of the College of the Sciences student award for Political Science. Intern in OlympiaSlide13
After GraduationMS
Master in Political ScienceMaster in International RelationsMaster in Human RightsMPAMaster in Public AdministrationPhD Political ScienceSlide14
After Graduation
Ashley GilmanGraduate School (MS, MA, MPA) Again, planning is key Entrance exams (GRE) Application deadlines (timeline) Understand function of graduate education (academics or the field)
Location is a key (regional, national, international programs)Slide15
After Graduation
Law School Option Planning is key (talk to faculty) LSAT Application deadlines (timeline) Schools of best fit
CWU grads at law schools:
U of New Hampshire
Gonzaga University
Thomas Jefferson (San Diego)George Washington (DC)
a
nd many more…!!!Slide16
After Graduation
Leverage Your ResourcesTake classes seriouslyMake connections with faculty and staffMake connections with those in the fieldExtra opportunities that set you apart from the competitionPrepare Your PathExamine the route you need to take (LSAT, GRE, physical testing etc
)
Get in the habit of professional decorum now – “the job you want – not the job you have.”Slide17
Making the Most of CWUInternships/Co-OpFaculty supervisor
Agency supervisorVariable credit40 hours = 1 creditGrades S/UMay be paidCareer ServicesSlide18
Making the Most of CWUStudent exchange
Study abroadOffice of International ProgramsSteve CookSlide19
Making the Most of CWUSOURCESymposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
OUR November 1Office of Undergraduate ResearchTravel for researchSlide20
Making the Most of CWU
Scholarships and Awards:Sterling Munro ScholarshipMark Johnson Political Science Endowed Scholarship (leadership)McManus Washington DC Internship Scholarships (summer)Slide21
Making the Most of CWUSlide22
Making the Most of CWUStan Southern
VP Clubs and Student OrganizationsPhi Sigma AlphaNational honor societyCWU chapterPublic Policy ClubClayton Verellen
What clubs do:
Service projects
Career advice --speakers
Discussion, networkingConferencesStudy tourSlide23
Questions?
Best wishes for a great year!