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Faculty: Almonor (Africana Studies); Fisher; Hale; Lopez (Latin American Latino/Latina Studies); Mott; Pallitto; Taylor (Chair); Teo; Togman; Upton (Pre-Law Advisor)
Faculty Emeriti: Formicola; Manley; Wish
The Department of Political Science and Public Affairs offers programs of study in political science and economics leading to the degree Bachelor of Arts. The political science program offers curriculum in the discipline’s major subfields of United States government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and methodology, as well as in the areas of public law, environmental studies, urban affairs, public and nonprofit administration, public policy, and political behavior. The political science major provides students with a rigorous education in the theory and practice of politics, and prepares students for careers in politics, law, government service, journalism, the nonprofit sector, public affairs, the private sector, and numerous other fields.
The economics program provides students with a solid foundation in the discipline. The objectives of the program are threefold: to help develop a thorough understanding of the economic relationships between business, households and government, and the principles governing these relationships; to help develop proper analytical methods and modes of inquiry that will prepare students for careers in business, government and education; and to prepare the groundwork necessary for graduate studies in economics and related fields.
In addition to the major program, the department offers a minor in political science, a five-year dual degree (B.A./M.P.A.), and a six-year accelerated degree program (B.A./J.D.).
The Department of Political Science and Public Affairs offers a program for advanced students that want to move more quickly into law school. The curriculum details involving an expedited study of all undergraduate requirements with the exception of electives. The elective courses are satisfied by the successful completion of the first year of law school at Seton Hall University School of Law. Admission into the program does not signify admission into law school as GPA and LSAT requirements necessary for admission must be accomplished in the third year of study. All students admitted to the program are advised within the department with additional work and support the first year provided by the pre-legal advisor in the department. Students must maintain a 3.6 GPA to maintain active status in the program.
Note to Students: The following listing represents those courses that are in the active rotation for each department, i.e., have been offered in the past five years. Some departments have additional courses offered more rarely but still available – to find the complete list of all official courses for a department, please use the “Course Catalogue Search” function in Self-Service Banner
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