Department of Political Science
College of Liberal Arts
Jackson State University’s Department of Political Science helps students combine theoretical creativity and empirical research. Among the department’s areas of strength are American politics, comparative politics (particularly African politics), international relations, and public law. The department’s faculty uses diverse analytic perspectives, but their research programs share a common concern for the role of citizenship in government, political processes, and institutions.
Graduate Program
Mission Statement
Working in partnership, students and faculty in Jackson State University’s M.A. program in Political Science enter the public square and observe, debate, and analyze the appropriate and effective uses of power in a democratic society and in the larger global community. The graduate program serves the public interest by preparing leaders for service in institutions of public life and contributes to the development and understanding of the discipline of political science. Our urban location in the capital city allows us to utilize a rich laboratory for applied research, as well as, observation of and participation in politics.
Program GOALS
In the M.A. Political Science program at Jackson State University students will:
* Examine and critique the operation of government institutions and political participation.
* Learn to use the varied primary texts, tools, technologies, and methods of the political scientists.
* Increase understanding of divergent views and unpopular beliefs, gaining competence in constructive criticism of political and social problems.
* Improve their ability to organize ideas and present them orally and in writing.
* Participate in taking practical action towards achieving their political ideals; and by doing so.
* Develop their own personal political philosophy.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
More About Us
Jackson State University’s Department of Political Science helps students combine theoretical creativity and empirical research. Among the department’s areas of strength are American politics, comparative politics (particularly African politics), international relations, and public law. The department’s faculty uses diverse analytic perspectives, but their research programs share a common concern for the role of citizenship in government, political processes, and institutions.
LEARN BY DOING
The Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute of Advocacy & Social Action, cosponsored by the department, conducts summer seminars on the civil rights movement as a model of participatory democracy.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
International exchanges and travel are available to faculty and students via the Jackson State University Office of International Programs and the Mississippi Consortium for International Development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Political Science majors have a plethora of career options:
| Policy Analyst |
Legislative Assistant |
Public Relations Specialist |
Social Media Manager |
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Marketing Research Analyst |
Political Consultant |
Attorney |
Intelligence Analyst |
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2135. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
