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Career Opportunities: |
Like all good liberal arts majors, political science helps students develop their analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as improve their written and oral communication skills. It provides excellent preparation for graduate education in law and public administration, as well as doctoral programs in political science. Political Science is also good foundation for careers in public service, campaign work, and various management positions in the private sector.
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Expectations
of Transfer Students: |
Transfer students should have completed at least POLS 1101 or equivalent, which is the prerequisite for all courses in the major.
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Special Requirements: |
All major required courses must have a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. At least 24 hours of major required courses must be taken in residence.
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Scholarships: |
There are no scholarships administered by the department. Please see the Office of Student Financial Aid in the Hunter/Holmes Academic Building.
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Study Abroad: |
UGA at Oxford Study Abroad Program, UGA Study Abroad in Verona Italy, UGA Study Abroad Program in Avignon, Maymester China Program.
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Internships: |
The department maintains information on the Governor's Intern Program, which is offered every academic term, and the Georgia Legislative Intern Program, which has positions during the spring semester, when the Georgia General Asembly holds its annual session. Other information on internships with government agencies, election campaigns, interest groups, private firms, and other organizations is available at the Career Center in Clark Howell Hall. All internships have specific upper-division courses as prerequisites and must be approved in advance (see the School's website for details).
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Distance Learning: |
Several Political Science courses are taught through "Independent and Distance Learning" at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. See their website at http://www.gactr.uga.edu/idl/index.phtml for more details.
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Student Organizations: |
Pi Sigma Alpha maintains a UGA chapter. Contact Dr. John A. Maltese for more information.
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Available Graduate Programs: |
Political Science degrees prepare students for a variety of graduate and professional programs. The University of Georgia offers Masters and Doctorate degrees in Political Science, Public Administation, and the Juris Doctorate. However, Political Science graduates are not limited to only those fields.
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