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Political
Science studies of
the structure, operation and policies of governments as
well as the manner in which communities make demands on
governments through political parties, elections,
interest-group advocacy and public-opinion outlets.
Political Science seeks to understand how communities
manage conflict, seek various forms of justice and make
collective decisions for the public good.
Download the Political Science Fact Sheet in PDF
format.
Why Political Science at Elon?
At Elon, Political Science majors study the
following:
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American national
government
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state and local
governments
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the politics of other
countries
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international relationships
between national governments and nongovernmental
organizations
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the classical theories of
politics from Plato to Marx and beyond
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how to apply analytical skills
to practical political issues
Public
Administration focuses on how governments at all levels
are organized, how public officials are hired and
function, how public policies are created and
administered, and the practical skills applicable to
public service careers.
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PDF format.
Political Science and Public Administration are diverse
in subject matter and methodologies, appealing to the
abstract thinker or the more practical person, to those
who wish to pursue careers in government or the nonprofit
sector, as well as those who seek careers in law or the
private sector.
In recent years, the department has expanded the number
of courses offered, increased the number of faculty, and
enhanced the opportunities and challenges presented to
students. About 80 percent of students in the department
complete internships at locations all over the
world. Students have been increasingly successful in
student government elections, essay contests and
assistantships to graduate school. Departmental majors
regularly compete for the prestigious Truman Scholarship
for graduate study.
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