Political Science, Public Administration Emphasis

Lander offers a political science major with a public administration emphasis for students interested in employment with in local, state, or federal government, or non-profit employment.

The emphasis will also prepare students to pursue the Master's Degree in Public Administration, the professional degree for government and non-profit administration.

Political science majors will:

1. demonstrate knowledge in most of the generally-recognized areas of the discipline;
2. demonstrate political analysis skills;
3. demonstrate skills essential for success in careers related to political science;
4. demonstrate effective citizenship; and
5. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

• Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
• See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses