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September 20th , 2017 4:30PM Student Orientation
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Welcome all! Paul Knepper, Chair Overview Vision, Values, Goals
Degree requirements Keys to success After graduation Making the most of CWU
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Vision, Values & Goals Four traditional areas: American government
International Politics Comparative Politics Political Theory Law Public Administration
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Vision, Values and Goals
Transferable skills: Writing Research/analysis Speaking, presentation Problem-solving Cross-cultural/diversity Professional behavior Analysis of data Active learning/engagement Inquiry-based learning Experiential learning
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Vision, Values and Goals
Areas Employers Government Public Policy Public Admin. Research Peace Corps Intelligence Service Political Affairs Economic Affairs Admin. Affairs Consular Services US International Communication Agency Federal Government State Government Local Government Law Lawyer Legal Assistant Corporations State Government Local Government Private Practice Politics Staff of State or Groups National Official Political Party Campaign Worker Public Interest Legislators, National and State Republican/Democratic National Committee Public Interest Advocacy groups Campaigns – National, State, County, City Journalism Editing Reporting Research Advertising Space Circulation Sales News Programming Production Independent radio syndications Newspapers Medium/small market radio station Major TV networks National radio networks Wire Services Public TV stations Commercial TV stations Trade newspapers State/regional radio networks Business International National Marketing Personnel Advertising Public Relations Banking/Finance Business firms Education Public Schools Private Schools Colleges and Universities
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Degree Requirements - Advising
Arthur Manjarez, Advisor
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Degree Requirements Required (Core) Courses:
POSC Introduction to Politics Credits: (5) POSC American Politics Credits: (5) POSC Comparative Politics Credits: (5) POSC International Politics Credits: (5) POSC Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2) Political Science Major Select from the following: 5 Credits POSC Early Political Thought Credits: (5) POSC Early Modern Political Thought Credits: (5) POSC Recent Political Thought Credits: (5) POSC American Political Thought and Culture Credits: (5) Take POSC 489, Senior Assessment Credits: (2)
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Degree Requirements Political Science Minor
Beyond the core courses, take an additional 10 elective credits. Required (Core) Courses: • POSC Introduction to Politics Credits: (5) • POSC American Politics Credits: (5) • POSC Comparative Politics Credits: (5) • POSC International Politics Credits: (5) • POSC Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2)
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Degree Requirements Choosing a minor Interest Career goals
History Philosophy Journalism Economics International studies Latino Studies Africana and Black Studies
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Race isn’t won here.. …race is won here.
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Keys to Success
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Keys to Success Kamal Qteishat Winner of the College of the Sciences student award for Political Science. Intern in Olympia
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After Graduation MS Master in Political Science Master in International Relations Master in Human Rights MPA Master in Public Administration PhD Political Science
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After Graduation Ashley Gilman Graduate School (MS, MA, MPA)
Again, planning is key Entrance exams (GRE) Application deadlines (timeline) Understand function of graduate education (academics or the field) Location is a key (regional, national, international programs)
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After Graduation Law School Option Planning is key (talk to faculty)
LSAT Application deadlines (timeline) Schools of best fit CWU grads at law schools: U of New Hampshire Gonzaga University Thomas Jefferson (San Diego) George Washington (DC) and many more…!!! Trevor Zandell graduated with his undergrad in Political Science from Central Washington University in 2001 and went on to law school. He has been working at Phillips Burgess Law Firm in Olympia, WA.
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After Graduation Leverage Your Resources Take classes seriously
Make connections with faculty and staff Make connections with those in the field Extra opportunities that set you apart from the competition Prepare Your Path Examine the route you need to take (LSAT, GRE, physical testing etc) Get in the habit of professional decorum now – “the job you want – not the job you have.”
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Making the Most of CWU Internships/Co-Op Faculty supervisor
Agency supervisor Variable credit 40 hours = 1 credit Grades S/U May be paid Career Services
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Making the Most of CWU Student exchange Study abroad Office of International Programs Steve Cook
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Making the Most of CWU SOURCE Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity OUR November 1 Office of Undergraduate Research Travel for research
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Making the Most of CWU Scholarships and Awards:
Sterling Munro Scholarship Mark Johnson Political Science Endowed Scholarship (leadership) McManus Washington DC Internship Scholarships (summer)
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Making the Most of CWU
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Making the Most of CWU Stan Southern VP Clubs and Student Organizations Phi Sigma Alpha National honor society CWU chapter Public Policy Club Clayton Verellen What clubs do: Service projects Career advice --speakers Discussion, networking Conferences Study tour
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Questions? Best wishes for a great year!
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