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"A wide perspective
The Department of Politics and Government offers undergraduate and graduate courses that address diverse timely topics from a wide variety of perspectives, and are taught through primary texts. Learn more about our Undergraduate Program."
"Professional Journal Critique
The Department of Politics and Government hosts Critique, a journal for political science students from across the nation. Critique was recently granted professional recognition by the American Political Science Association. Learn more about Critique!"
"Annual Conference
The Department of Politics and Government hosts the Annual Conference for Students of Political Science in Spring semester of each year as a forum for the dissemination and discussion of research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from both the United States and other nations. Learn more about conferences!"
"Action Research Opportunities
The Department is strongly committed to creating opportunities for students to foster their analytical skills and leadership abilities in structured programs outside the formal classroom such as professional practice internships, Study Abroad programs, and supervised independent studies. Learn more about internships and other opportunities!"
"Meet our Faculty
Department faculty are one of the most productive in the College of Arts and Sciences with current and retired faculty producing a significant number of peer reviewed books.Learn more about our Faculty!"
"Paralegal Education
The Department's Legal Studies Program provides courses to prepare students for employment as a legal assistant or paralegal in public or private law offices and government agencies.Learn more about our Legal Studies Program!"

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Professor McClure Receives 2013 Impact Award article thumbnailProfessor McClure Receives 2013 Impact Award
    Professor Thomas McClure is the recipient of the 2013 Impact Award. This award is designed to show appreciation for the impact individual members of the campus community have on our new students and on student retention. Freshmen and new … Continue reading  
Political Science Student Research Presented at Spring 2013 Research Symposium article thumbnailPolitical Science Student Research Presented at Spring 2013 Research Symposium
International Law students (Pol 351) conducted research on refugee settlements in light of international humanitarian law. In addition to producing a major paper, six teams of students designed and presented posters at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.  Additionally, graduate student Michael … Continue reading  
Varun Sanadhya Presents at NYSPSA 2013 Annual Conference article thumbnailVarun Sanadhya Presents at NYSPSA 2013 Annual Conference
Varun Sanadhya, a graduate student of the Department of Politics and Government, presented a paper at New York State Political Science Association 67th Annual Conference held on April 19-20, 2013, hosted by the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Sanadhya’s paper … Continue reading  

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Students and Faculty Recognized at Year End Award Banquet article thumbnailStudents and Faculty Recognized at Year End Award Banquet
Twenty two students and a faculty were recognized at the annual awards ceremony 2013 of the Department of Politics and Government on April 22nd. They received awards in 19 categories, including outstanding seniors, internships, minority student, legal studies students, graduate … Continue reading  

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