WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON THIS PAGE:

A) The Value of Campus Involvement

B) Department Activities

MTSU Student Organizations

There are dozens of student clubs and organizations that are related to Political Science and International Relations. Skim though the List of Student Organizations to find a group that interests you, and you can get active and involved instantly.

Department Activities

Workshops

Each year the Department organizes workshops for students on key things like getting into law school, going to graduate school, internships, career development and so on. These are held late in the afternoon or evening, and are an opportunity for informal conversations among students, faculty, and outside experts on skills students need.

Films

Periodically throughout the year, the Department sponsors or co-sponsors films on political and international topics.

Speakers

Periodically throughout the year, the Department sponsors or co-sponsors speakers on political and international topics.

Social Events

We usually have one or more social events for students and faculty. They last several Spring semesters, for instance, we have closed the academic year with a Department picnic at a Murfreesboro park, with lots of good food, Frisbees, and full-contact basketball.

Skills/Activity Courses

We offer a wide range of one-credit skills or activity courses. Students work together and with faculty members, prepare, and compete at the state and national level in Moot Court, Mock Trial, Mock Mediation, Model United Nations, and Intercollegiate State Legislature competitions.

PS 2100
Legal Courtroom Procedure (EXL)

For students interested in developing trial advocacy skills; practical course offering preparation for mock trial competition. One credit, but may be repeated up to three times.

Mock Trial and MTSU Mock Trial pages

PS 2110.Moot Court.
(EXL)

Students conduct research of legal controversies, prepare briefs, and argue cases before a mock judicial panel. One credit, but may be repeated up to four times.

Moot Court page

PS 2120. Mediation Procedure. (EXL)

One credit. For students interested in developing skills as a mediator and an advocate in mediation settings. Practical application of theories, methods, and ethical components of mediation. Participation in intercollegiate mediation competition. May be repeated for up to four hours of credit. Pass/Fail.

Mediation page

PS 2130. Model United Nations/Crisis simulation. (EXL)

One credit. Prerequisite: PS 1010 or permission of instructor. For students interested in developing skills in negotiation and conflict resolution involving international issues. A practical application of negotiating skills, policy process, and understanding of international conflicts and problems through participation in intercollegiate MUN/crisis simulation competition. Course may be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.

Model United Nations page

PS 2140. Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. (EXL)

One credit. Students work through content and activities on legislative procedures designed to prepare them to participate in the annual Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL). May be repeated for up to four hours of credit. Pass/Fail.