Welcome

The Department of Political Science at MTSU offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Political Science with a general focus or with a concentration in Pre-Law or Public Administration, a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in International Relations, and beginning in Fall 2012, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Affairs. Minors are offered in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, and Political and Civic Engagement. The Department also coordinates interdisciplinary minors in Urban Studies, Russian Studies, and African Studies. Click on UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS to learn more about the requirements for the undergraduate programs.

Programs in Political Science prepare students for a wide range of careers in government, law, public service, public affairs, international affairs, non-governmental organizations, and education.The programs also help prepare students for more advanced degrees in the area.

The faculty of the Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, and providing you an excellent undergraduate education that combines the traditional classroom experience with applied and practical training, and experience through fieldwork, internships, and active student organizations. Click on FACULTY to explore the experience and expertise of our faculty.

If you have any questions concerning our programs, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Executive Aide, Pam Davis. Thank you for visiting the Department of Political Science at MTSU.

Stephen Morris, Chair

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Spring 2012 Newsletter * NEW * Fall 2012 * MASTER'S IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Check OUT the new: Staying Informed on International Political Issues & Thinking About Law School Recent Department Publications Annual Report, 2010-11 Career Workshop 2011 Handout Graduate School Workshop 2011 Handout Public Service Workshop 2011 Handout	** SPRING 2012 ** __________________ Feb. 8, 6:30, Hinton Hall Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor * * * Feb. 8, 7:00, State Farm Room (BAS) "The War on Terrorism, the Constitution, and Civil Liberties" * * * Feb. 21, 7:00, Room TBA Panel Discussion "Illuminating the challenges of the Great Lakes Region of Africa: From Rwanda to Congo" * * * Feb. 25, 10:00-3:00 Student Conference on Death Penalty (students register at www.tennesseedeathpenalty.org) * * * March 1, 7:00, State Farm Room (BAS) Dr. Joan Fitzgerald (Director of the Law and Public Policy Program, Northeastern University) * * * March 19, 2:30, BAS 332 Political Science/IR "Career Workshop" * * * March 27, 6:00, BAS 324 "Attack Ads, Super PACs, and Angry Voters: The 2012 General Election" Kent Syler (Asst. Prof, Political Science) * * * March 28, 6:00, State Farm Room (BAS) Carl Wilkens * * * April 3, 7:00, State Farm Room "Election 2012: How will you decide?" Richard Shenkman * * * April 12, 2:30, Tenn. Room (JUB) Liberal Arts Awards Reception * * * April 21, noon, Barfield-Crescent Park Annual Department Picnic