OPTIONS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS
Marist Abroad Program – contact Director
Legislative Internship – see Political Science Internship Coordinator
Paralegal Certificate Program – see page 158
Participation in Marist Poll – see page 159
Public Administration Concentration – see page 167
Teacher Education Program – see page 98
Participation in Washington or Albany Semester Program – see Political Science Internship Coordinator
Public Opinion Concentration – see page 168
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM SEQUENCE FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS
IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Public-Affairs Track: Consult with Advisors for International Track)
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALLSPRING
FYS 101 First Year Seminar
4 cr
Core/LS History
PHIL 101 Philosophical Perspectives
3 cr
Core/LS Literature
ENG 120 Writing for College
3 cr
POSC 111 Intro Comparative Politics
POSC 110 American National Government
3 cr
POSC 112 Intro Political Theory
POSC 113 International Relations
3 cr
CMPT 103 Technology 21st Century
16 cr
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALLSPRING
POSC 200 Level (American Politics)
3 cr
POSC 200 Level (Political Theory)
POSC 200 Level (Global Politics)
3 cr
POSC 235 Scope & Methods Political Anal
Core/LS Math
3 cr
Core/LS Science
Core/LS Fine Arts
3 cr
Core/LS Ethics
Core/LS
3 cr
Core/LS
15 cr
JUNIOR YEAR
FALLSPRING
POSC 300 Level
3 cr
POSC 300 Level
POSC elective
3 cr
POSC elective
Core/LS 3 cr
Core/LS
Core/LS
3 cr
Elective
Elective
3 cr
Elective
15 cr
SENIOR YEAR
FALLSPRING
POSC 477 Capping: Law & Morality
3 cr
POSC Elective
POSC Elective
3 cr
POSC Elective
Elective
3 cr
Elective
Elective
3 cr
Elective
Elective
3 cr
Elective
15 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
3 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
1 cr
13 cr
PSYCHOLOGY
DEBORAH GATINS, Ph.D., Chairperson
MISSION:
The psychology major at Marist provides a rich and rewarding educational experience within a strong liberal arts tradition. Psychology courses stress psychological
theory as well as the application of psychological principles. The range of application varies from experiences in psychological research course, where students actually
conduct research, to developmental courses, where students can see the relevance of applying principles of development in their own lives.
As students become familiar with the psychological literature and its applications, they develop a professional orientation that prepares them for entry-level jobs
in the field and acceptance to graduate schools in psychology. This professional orientation is supported by field/service learning experiences that are available in the
junior/senior year in a local human-service agency, school, or research setting. This undergraduate preparation as a psychology major is valuable not only for students
who choose advanced graduate study in psychology, but also as preparation for elementary/special education teacher training programs as well as a wide array of
positions generally included under the fields of business management and communication or the pursuit of advanced degrees in other areas such as law or medicine.
Five-Year Combined B.A.-M.A. Program in Psychology
In addition to its undergraduate major in psychology, the Psychology Department offers graduate degree programs in psychology, including the Five-Year B.A.-M.A.
in Psychology. The Department recognizes that for some outstanding undergraduate students, certain of their undergraduate coursework might well be reflective of
both the content and quality of that typically expected at the graduate level. The Department further recognizes that certain outstanding undergraduate students can
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