Teachers at all levels need to get their students to understand civics and to become good citizens. The role of gender in education has taken on new prominence. Education is an increasingly multicultural enterprise. Political Science stresses the impact of institutions and policies on African Americans, Latinos, and other minorities. It is important to get school students to appreciate the fact that we live in an interdependent world.
Education is part of the political process.
In America's Schools are required reading in some of our courses. Political Science is interesting. If you share these concerns and interests, please consider the Political Science major. For further information, contact Prof. Sheila Collins, chairperson, Political Science Department, Science Bldg. 336C, x2188, or Prof. Stephen R. Shalom, Department liaison to School of Education, Science Bldg.