Student Resources
Choosing Political Science as a Major
What can you do with a political science or public administration major?
Degrees and Degree Requirements
Click here for information on our various majors and minors. This link provides a handy checklist of required courses as you plan out your course of study.
PLS 101 Materials
Click here to take a practice exam for the PLS 101 common final. This page also includes a comprehensive study guide for the common final.
Scholarship Information - several scholarships are available for students majoring in political science or public administration. These are open to juniors and seniors. Call the Departmental office (836-5630) for more information or click on the following link for current scholarship information.
Student Exchange Programs
- the Department of Political Science has recently
developed exchange programs for study abroad in both Switzerland (University
of Bern) and Taiwan (National Sun Yat-Sen University). These
agreements present exciting opportunities for our students. Click on
these links for more information.
Student Clubs/Honor Societies.
Active student clubs include:
- Phi Alpha Delta - Honorary society for pre-law students
- World Affairs Council - for students interested in world affairs. The Club hosts an annual Model UN for high school students and participates in an intercollegiate Model UN tournament.
- Pi Sigma Alpha - Honorary society for political science/public administration students
- Pi Alpha Alpha - Honorary society for public administration students
- Political Science Graduate Student Association
Internship Programs - these provide students with practical work experience by placing students as interns in city/county agencies, law firms, etc. Opportunities are available for a legislative internship with the Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City each Spring semester. The department works with the Missouri State Cooperative Education Program in assisting students to obtain work experience related to the undergraduate major.
Missouri Public Affairs
Academy
The Missouri Public Affairs Academy brings together
talented and aspiring students from throughout the state to develop their
understanding of public affairs. It is a great opportunity to
benefit from a talented and accomplished group of political and community
leaders in the state. The Academy combines lectures with hands-on
projects, field trips, simulations and contests. The curriculum is
focused to learning process both fun and interesting.
Pre-Law Primer
Writing and
Research Documentation Guidelines