Political Science

Undergraduate Advising

For Specific Majors:

General Advising

Tip: Establishing a Portfolio

All students who have questions about political science programs and courses or are thinking about a major or minor in Political Science are encouraged to come to the department main office (3302 Friedmann). You will be assigned to an advisor. When you meet your advisor, he/she will have you declare your major or minor. You will be entered into the University computer as a Political Science major or minor when this form is completed. You will then be eligible for our Honors program and consideration for department awards.

It is to your advantage to declare your major or minor as early as possible. Since you will need to submit your major or minor slip to the University for your graduation audit, it is best to start your major or minor slip in your freshman year. The major or minor slips are NOT the same as the declaration form. Major and minor slips require a list of all the courses that will be used to complete the program requirements. These slips must then be signed by your faculty advisor and when completed, tumed in to the College of Arts and Sciences Advising office for your graduation audit.

Things to discuss with your advisor:

Useful combinations of majors and minors involviing Political Science.
Career skills you can develop as part of or external to your major.
Extracurricular activites that can enhance your learning experience.
How to put together a good portfolio of skills, knowledge and experience for the job market or application to law or graduate school.
Opportunities to incorporate study abroad in your field of study.

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