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POLITICAL SCANDAL CONFERENCE
In June of 2012, Shippensburg will host an interdisciplinary conference on the impact of political scandals in American political life.  For more information, go here.

PI SIGMA ALPHA "POTENTIAL NIGHTS" (all 5 PM, Grove 406)
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
Tuesday, March 20
ETIQUETTE:
Tuesday, April 10

FACULTY PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Lichtman and to Dr. Mark  Sachleben, who have both been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, effective Fall 2011.
  

 

Contact Information

Political Science Department
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1718

Laurie Stader
Department Administrator

 
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Welcome to the Political Science Department

What is Political Science? Are you interested in American politics? International affairs? Critical issues such as health, the environment, civil rights? Theories concerning the ideal government and how power and resources are allocated in society? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on your interest? If so, you should consider studying political science.

Political science students enjoy a versatility of skills and a marvelous range of exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching. The resources on this page will guide you in choosing political science as your vocation.

 

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