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Political Science Program
The Political Science Major at Franklin Pierce University
offers students unique opportunities to combine rigorous theoretical classroom training with applied internship experiences in ways that make the major both challenging and rewarding. Centered around the study of the policy-making process, the Political Science Major at Franklin Pierce University
helps students develop an understanding of the critical social issues that define contemporary politics.
With its "First in the Nation" Primary the State of New Hampshire has long been at the center of the national political scene. Interested students at Franklin Pierce University
can gain firsthand exposure to the quadrennial drama of presidential politics. In addition, Franklin Pierce College's affiliation with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars enables qualified students to "move the classroom" to our nation's capital.
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Among the many topics students can explore at FP
are:
Public Policy Process
U.S. Social Policy
Constitutional Law
American Foreign Policy Process
Contemporary World Affairs
Nuclear Weapons & World Politics
The Political Science Major is interdisciplinary, bringing together courses from Political Science, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, and Management. The major provides students with the skills that will enable them to pursue a variety of careers including, but not limited to: government service, law, international business, nonprofit organizations, education, journalism, and higher degrees in political science.
Faculty
Frank Cohen
Robin Marra
UMASS
Chronicle article on Robin Marra
For Further Information:
Please Contact Professor Robin Marra
Department of Political Science
Franklin Pierce University
- Rindge, New Hampshire 03461-0060
Tel: 1-603-899-4208
email: MARRARF@franklinpierce.edu
Or call us toll-free at 1-800-437-0048.
More information:
FP
Academic
Catalogue
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