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The program prepares students to assume roles primarily in the government sector, as well as for graduate and professional school. The mission of the University is to serve the community and to improve the public good for citizens of the Commonwealth. Students who receive a degree from the University are prepared to enter the workforce and to make a direct contribution to better their communities." }, { "id": "p78.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.12, "t": 577.2, "r": 299.04, "b": 496.56 }, "text": "The political science program offers both a major and minor, and it provides a service course in the liberal arts core (POS 101: American Government). Program faculty also teaches across divisions/departments in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) and for the BSS Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism minor." }, { "id": "p78.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 32.88, "t": 485.04, "r": 299.04, "b": 390.96 }, "text": "Most (94 percent) universities offer political science programs (Ginsberg, 2011). Political science is considered as one of the social sciences core programs in addition to psychology, sociology and history (to name a few). Since KSU is situated in the Commonwealth's state capital—the seat of government—it is fitting to offer a political science degree program." }, { "id": "p78.6", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 32.88, "t": 379.44, "r": 298.8, "b": 299.04 }, "text": "Beginning in the spring 2018 semester, the political science program was relocated to the School of Public Administration and Department of Government. Public Administration is rooted in political science, and the relocation of this program should be attractive to students interested in pursuing these degrees." }, { "id": "p78.7", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 32.4, "t": 287.52, "r": 299.52, "b": 74.16 }, "text": "The political science program helps to fulfill the University's strategic plan. For Goal 1, it provides access for students to develop careers in the government sector through internships with state agencies and in preparation for graduate and professional schools. For Goal 2, the program increases general education skills as a service course in the liberal arts core. For Goal 3, the program has a direct impact on the financial strength of the University in spite of the small number of declared majors. For Goal 4, the program collaborates with other universities as students participate in the pre-law society or attend graduate or professional schools. The program also regularly hosts political forums and other civic events for the community. For Goal 5, the program is periodically reviewed and, as an accredited program, participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement process.\nElimination of a program that is tailored to prepare students to become civic-minded, publicly engaged citizens seems counterproductive to the mission of the University." }, { "id": "p78.8", "order": 8, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.28, "t": 676.8, "r": 578.88, "b": 636 }, "text": "The political science program informs and teaches students the role and function of government and citizens' participation in those processes." }, { "id": "p78.9", "order": 9, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.28, "t": 625.44, "r": 578.16, "b": 346.56 }, "text": "Since 2013, the political science program has averaged 18 declared majors and averaged seven graduating students over the last three years. The number of declared majors has remained relatively stable during this period, although the number has dropped over the past decade. A number of factors likely contribute to this decline, such as higher education enrollment declines, declines in international student enrollment and the need for expanded recruitment. However, for political science programs, these trends are not new. In an article published by Mann (1996) over two decades ago, the research indicated significant declines in political science majors and enrollment. The author noted the decrease was associated with a decline in applications for law school and the appeal of other career programs (see www.jstor.org/stable/420838). In spite of these changes in the political science program, its percent enrollment change has been low (6 percent) compared to the majority of programs at the University—many having double-digit declines. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 3 percent job growth in political science between 2016 and 2026." }, { "id": "p78.10", "order": 10, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.52, "t": 337.44, "r": 577.92, "b": 283.68 }, "text": "The political science program is accredited nationally as a member institution of the American Political Science Association (APSA), and the curriculum is aligned with the association's learning goals." }, { "id": "p78.11", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 310.56, "t": 272.16, "r": 577.92, "b": 140.16 }, "text": "There are two full-time political science faculty and zero part-time faculty. In FY 2017–18, both faculty members are teaching full course loads. Dr. Wilifred Reilly has five assigned courses (one to make up a reduced course load in the fall 2017 semester). Dr. Reilly will receive a one-course reduction due to an administrative appointment as university ombud beginning spring 2018, semester (thus, he has one paid overload for spring 2018). 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