OVERVIEW
The Political Science curriculum provides students with broad
understanding of political systems and the policy-making process
and prepares them for careers in law, government service,
teaching, business and journalism.
To accomplish these objectives, the Department of Political
Science offers programs of study that introduce students to the
discipline and methods of political science and its subfields:
American politics, political philosophy, international relations,
comparative politics, public administration and public policy.
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate
Graduate
Faculty
The Political Science
faculty
members have earned doctorates in a wide range of specializations
within the broad areas of the discipline. The faculty's expertise
is complemented by active involvement in scholarly research.
Career Opportunities
LAW
Lamar University graduates who earn law degrees have
distinguished themselves as judges, legislators, district
attorneys and in other public service areas, as well as in the
private practice of law.
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
The federal, state and local governments recruit political
science majors for positions as administrative, budgetary and
personnel assistants, program analysts; and as civilian
employees in the military forces.
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Many political science majors pursue the Master of Public
Administration degree at Lamar and establish professional
careers in federal, state or local government agencies. Others
earn master's and doctoral degrees in political science and
teach in colleges and universities.
Department of Political Science Mission
Statement:
The Political Science Department provides all university
students with knowledge and appreciation of national and state political
processes, equips undergraduate and graduate majors with a wide knowledge of
the various areas of the discipline and methods of critical analysis and
effective communication to prepare them for appropriate professional,
educational, and occupational opportunities, and engages in research,
professional activities, and community service.
Dr. Glenn H. Utter
Department Chair
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201 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
P.O. Box 10030
Beaumont, Texas 77710
phone: (409) 880-8526
fax: (409) 880-1710
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