A legal studies option is offered for those considering attending law school although this is not considered a pre-law program. The graduate program is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the scope of the discipline and a strong foundation in research methods. It is useful for students who want to acquire analytic skill before pursuing a Ph.D. in political science or entering a public or private career requiring research skills. Study JN Europe Study JQ Asia, Africa, Australia, etc. Subject Bibliography Study C. Chronology Emphasis is on twentieth century political theory and administration, but historical works in these subjects are acquired for all periods.
Primary emphasis is on the United States.
Materials for Great Britain, Canada, Western Europe, Central Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the countries newly freed from the ex-Soviet Union may be purchased. E. Languages English is the primary language of the collection. Works in Western European languages and in Russian are collected selectively, with English translation preferred when available. Yearbooks, statistical compilations, census materials, and polls, dictionaries, and encyclopedias are acquired for reference. Biographical works on public figures are collected selectively.