Students embody a university. Through its students – their experiences, actions and growth – a university becomes a living and breathing entity. And maybe nothing captures students` stories more than their first-person perspectives. Melissa Correll Liaison with the School of Education and the haps Literacy and Information Teacher Librarian 215-572-8528 correllm@arcadia.edu “Despite differences in school trips, Arcadia students have the opportunity to share space and ideas that don`t have to revolve around the school itself.” – Taylor Wesner `24 Majors in politics, government and law are encouraged to study abroad or abroad for a semester, a year or other period that meets their academic and personal needs. This experience gives students the opportunity to explore new places and cultures. For example, students can study at a foreign university, do an internship in the parliaments of the Uk or Ireland, attend the American University while doing an internship in Washington DC, or participate in a global field study course that combines traditional courses with a seven- to twelve-day international travel component. This six-year B.A./J.D. option (3 +3) integrates the teaching of bachelor`s and master`s degrees. The accelerated study option allows some students to earn both a bachelor`s degree and a doctorate in law at the same time, eliminating a one-year undergraduate degree at Arcadia University.
The student must meet the eligibility criteria specified for the academic and law schools of the program. Students who complete the secure BA/JD 4+3 option will meet all study requirements within seven years. During the first to fourth year, students meet all undergraduate program requirements and key requirements, including the graduation thesis/synthesis project. In the fourth year, students receive secure admission to Drexel University`s Faculty of Law, provided the student meets the above criteria for secure admission. Students can also apply to other law schools if the student wishes. From the fifth to seventh year, students meet the necessary legal requirements for the Doctorate. Enrollment Management 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) admiss@arcadia.edu This seven-year (4+3) B.A./J.D. option offers selected students secure admission to Drexel University`s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, provided the student meets the established admission criteria of the Academic Program and Law School. The minor in Law and Public Policy prepares students for a career in government, admission to law school, or graduate studies in public policy, public administration, or public affairs.
The minor relies on challenging courses that require students to analyze and evaluate conflicting ideas and communicate effectively. The minor offers students the opportunity to examine and critique current legal and political issues. For students interested in studying law, the Association of American Law Schools emphasizes extensive liberal arts education as the most appropriate education for law school. There are no curricular requirements for admission to law school. However, the minor in Law and Public Policy helps students determine if they have an aptitude and interest in law and government, and provides law training and graduate courses. The focus on politics, government and law focuses on the theory and practice of politics, the analysis of political systems and behaviors, as well as national and international law and legal systems. This major contributes to a broad education in the humanities by developing critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and strong communication skills while trying to master the most important public issues of our time. The Major in Politics, Government and Law provides a structured and timely program to prepare our graduates for careers or future graduate studies in federal and state government, law, public policy, and community service/management. Majors have the opportunity to focus on specific fields of study that help students achieve their career and/or graduate goals. Students can choose between the following areas of interest: Dr. Amy Widestrom Department Chair & Director of Politics, Government and Law Department of Historical and Political Studies 215-572-2917 widestroma@arcadia.edu students completing the accelerated BA/JD program also have the opportunity to meet all Arcadia degree requirements (minimum 128 credits) within three years at Arcadia University.
This accelerated bachelor`s degree allows the student to gain admission to Drexel University`s Faculty of Law, but also allows students to apply to other law schools if the student so wishes. During the fourth, fifth and sixth years, students qualify for a doctorate in law. Law and Public Policy: A student focused on law and public order will study American and international legal theory, the process of forming public order, and the systems of government that implement public policy and law. This expertise prepares students to seek employment in government, the non-profit sector, private sector legal/government affairs, or to attend graduate/law studies. Global Legal Studies: A student focusing on global legal studies will study the comparative practice of law, the substantive areas of law and legal thought, and the role of legal systems in the United States and other societies. This concentration is unique in that it requires the completion of courses abroad. This expertise prepares students to attend law school or work in international law/government affairs. Political Science: A student who focuses on political science will study a wide range of courses in the field of political science, including international relations, comparative politics, American politics, and political theory. This concentration aims to provide a liberal-artistic approach to the study of politics and public affairs. Students studying in a concentration in Political Science will develop a generalist understanding of politics and government and will be prepared to pursue careers in secondary education, government, the nonprofit sector, or graduate studies to enhance expertise.
Captures key points of precedents that govern the rights and duties of students, as well as constitutional rights and the protection of teachers. Bachelor`s degree, accelerated, admission insured, online pre-professional version accessible through OmniFile Mega, 1997-2016 A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Politics, Government and Law prepares you for a career in law, politics, international affairs, foreign policy, public administration, urban planning, public relations, business associations, education or the private sector. Some events have a limit on participation. Please register here for the whole weekend. Arcadia University`s undergraduate catalogue, at the time of publication, contains the latest information on the programs offered and the policies and procedures that govern them. However, due to the dynamic quality of the academic community, changes will inevitably occur in the months leading up to the next revision. The University therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in the catalogue without prior notice. Grey Towers Castle 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 Students who focus on political science must complete five elective courses in the Major In Politics, Government and Law. At least two of these courses must be at level 300 or higher.
The internship course (PS380) can count as a major, but cannot be counted as an elective course at the 300+ level. Courses taken abroad may meet the main and concentration requirements with the approval of the Program Director for Policy, Government and Law or the Director of the Department. While every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this catalog, Arcadia University reserves the freedom to modify the degree requirements, curriculum, courses, faculty, rules, regulations, tuition fees, fees, and any other information disclosed herein without notice. The information contained in this publication is intended for an advertisement only and does not constitute a contract between the student and Arcadia University. Arcadia University reserves the right to interpret and apply the provisions of this catalogue. Dr. Andrew Law is the Academic Dean of Arcadia University, College of Global Studies. He is a leading figure in the overseas educational community with over 23 years of experience, including previous administrative positions at the University of Minnesota, Macalester College, Lawrence University and Denison University. Dr. Law holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. His current intellectual interests focus on how to make explicit connections between the educational goals of experiential learning in educational contexts abroad and the pedagogical and pedagogical imperatives of liberal education.
Arcadia University Office of Graduate and Bachelor Studies Taylor Hall 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 Political scientists who wish to obtain certification for secondary education must inform their advisers and the Director of Secondary Education. The requirements for state certification are very specific, the sooner students plan this option, the easier it is to develop an academic plan. After the invasion began, members of the Arcadia community gathered for educational events and support groups, including a vigil for Ukraine, a roundtable with faculty members in Arcadia and with the American Graduate School in Paris, and a teaching on April 1 led by Dr. Angela Kachuyevski, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Institute of Historical and Political Studies. REFERENCE LB2514. Y43 Summarizes the previous year`s cases. The last year is 2014. All students enrolled in the accelerated and secure B.A./J.D. admission program will be admitted to the accelerated B.A./J.D.
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