PO Box 19539, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019
817.272.2991 (office phone), 817.272.2525 (office fax)
Accolades, Accomplishments, and Awards
Undergraduate Program Information
The Princeton Review recognizes Political Science as one of the TOP TEN college majors.
|
"Political Science. This major breaks down everything from political parties to voting behavior to public policy to revolutions all across the world. It's a pretty broad subject involving heavy doses of reading, writing, and statistical analysis. Many schools will want you to choose a concentration. Post-graduation options include: politics (running as a candidate or running a candidate's campaign), journalist, diplomat, lobbyist, and, of course, law school." |
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION
The Political Science Department of the University of Texas at Arlington offers the B.A. and M.A. in Political Science and the M.P.A. jointly with the School of Urban and Public Affairs. Its 16 full-time faculty include specialists in a variety of government topics, including political behavior and process, comparative and international politics, public law, public administration and policy, political theory, and political methodology.
The Department also encourages students to acquire a broad perspective in public affairs and the government process. The curriculum is oriented toward achieving four goals for each undergraduate major:
- providing an orientation to government affairs and encouraging an active involvement in public affairs;
- encouraging an awareness of individual values, group goals, and public policy;
- stimulating a critical perspective on government policies, political ideologies, and the political process; and
- acquiring analytical skills and methodological training useful in examining public affairs.
Undergraduate students begin with a general introduction to national, state, and local politics followed by required courses in political methodology and political theory. Finally, students are exposed to at least four major areas of discipline. The department also offers options for students who desire a concentration in pre-law, public policy/administration, or international studies.
The program leading to a Master of Arts in Political Science emphasizes preparation for service in many areas of our national life, both public and private. Students interested in careers in teaching and research or in leadership roles in the public or private sectors may pursue programs adapted to their individual objectives. The Department endeavors to equip students with the research techniques and substantive background for course work undertaken beyond the master's level. Particular attention is given to newer methodologies and approaches employed by scholars in the field.
ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS
Quick Links
Department Chair:
Professor Dale Story, story@uta.edu, 817.272.3994
For all advising appointments, call 817.272.2991--or email the following:
Undergraduate Advisor:
Professor Rebecca Deen, deen@uta.edu
Assistant Undergraduate Advisor:
Professor Dale Story, story@uta.edu
Graduate Advisor:
Professor Victoria Farrar-Myers, victoria@uta.edu
You may be entitled to know what information The University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) collects concerning you. You may review and have UT Arlington correct this information according to procedures set forth in UTS 139. The law is found in sections 552.021, 552.023 and 559.004 of the Texas Government Code.
Many of the files on this web site are in "PDF" Format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. For your free download of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click the link below:
© 2005 The University of Texas at Arlington
Department of Political Science
PO Box 19539
Arlington, Texas 76019
Phone 817.272.2991
Fax 817.272.2525