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The Department
of Political Science offers programs of study that give students
of all majors knowledge, as well as a solid foundation for
careers or graduate studies in areas such as government, law,
politics and international affairs. The department offers
six minors and one certificate. Each minor has its own requirements
and a complete description of all of the Political Science
minors is provided in the back of this booklet. No grade lower
than a "C" in any course may count toward the minor. The following
minors are offered:
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The
detailed requirements for a Political Science minor list of
all Political Science courses are provided in the Political
Science Student Handbook available in the department and
from UMBC's Undergraduate
Catalog.
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Political Science is an important component of a liberal arts
education. An understanding of government and politics is
essential to be an engaged citizen and an effective contributor
to one's community. The Political Science minor is designed
to permit students to pursue a specialization within Political
Science not covered by the department's other minor programs
or to gain a broad understanding of Political Science concepts
and theories. The minor is available only to those who are
not majoring in Political Science.
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This minor is designed for students in any major who may want
to concentrate in the study of international affairs. Students
are required to acquire a significant language capability
and an in-depth knowledge of one region of the world or of
a policy area. The concentration provided a good foundation
for further graduate study and careers in international affairs
(e.g., international business, intelligence analysis, U.S.
State Department, international development, international
organizations, international private voluntary organizations,
etc.)
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Political
Thought Minor
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The Political Thought minor allows students to acquire expertise
on philosophical issues and themes that may have important
implications for their major course of study. Those who
undertake the program in political thought will complete
a survey of the history of political philosophy and engage
in a careful examination of various thinkers on a common
theme. A course of independent study is required in which
students combine topics from their majors with those of
political philosophy. The intention of the minor program
is to give students the ability to apply political-philosophical
theories to topics in their major course of study and to
prepare them for ethical debate in their area of expertise.
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Applied Politics Minor |
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The
minor in Applied Politics is designed for students in any major
who are interested in careers in government and politics that
do not fall within the traditional rubric of public administration.
In particular, the program will provide a strong foundation
for students interested in careers as legislative aides, lobbyists,
party and campaign professionals, political affairs specialists
and analysts for such agencies as the Congressional Research
Service. This minor also provides a solid background for graduate
study in American politics.
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The minor in Legal Policy is offered to students who wish to
gain an understanding of law as an adjunct to their primary
interests. Many fields, ranging from engineering to the arts,
require an understanding of the law. An understanding of law
and legal issues is necessary to understand contemporary social
issues and to be an effective advocate in the policy debates
related to these issues. The legal policy minor will provide
especially useful experiences and credentials for students in
all majors who plan to attend law school. Core courses in the
minor introduce students to the fundamentals of the study of
American law, while the elective courses permit specialization
appropriate to a student's intellectual interests or professional
goals.
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Public Administration
Minor
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Students
interested in pursuing a career in public administration or
other government service should consider completing the requirements
for the minor in public administration, or, if qualified, the
certificate in public administration and policy, in addition
to completing the requirements for their chosen major.
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Administration minor requirements worksheet
For interested
and qualified students, a Certificate
in Public Administration and Policy is also available.
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