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Our award winning faculty is here to provide you with courses leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science degrees.

Meet our faculty who will bring new insights to our courses in American government, Western European politics, Latin American politics, Middle East politics, political theory, and constitutional law.

Our courses introduce you to the world of American politics, to the principal ideas that have shaped the world, to the political life of other countries, and to the politics among nations. They prepare you for a wide variety of occupations, not solely in the realm of politics.

 

 

Shaping a New Generation of Leaders: The 2010/2011 Nebraska Civic Leadership Program.

June, 2011. Students and teachers gathered outside the Capitol, Washington, DC

 

The UNO Political Science Department was proud to kick off the Nebraska Civic Leadership Program June 21-25, 2010 on campus. This program is aimed at high school government teachers and their selected students. Within this intensive week, courses were taught on local, state, and national government. The weeklong program attracted social studies students and teachers from all over the state. Of these applicants, 8 teachers and 25 students were selected for participation.

The second year of the program included a spring, 2011 visit to the Nebraska Legislature and another on campus stay from June 19-24 that featured course work in national government and international affairs. On the 24th the group departed for five days in Washington, DC. Highlights of the trip included a White House and Capitol tour, a visit to the monuments and Arlington National Cemetery, and panel discussions at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Hall of States.

The Nebraska Civic Leadership Program included two years of course work and field visits. The education, training and experience gained by the program participants is sure to help them become future leaders for Nebraska, its communities, and the nation.

June 2011. Nebraska Civic Leadership participants meeting with Sen. Ben Nelson (far left) in Washington, DC

 

 

Recent Awards for our Outstanding Faculty......

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro - 2011 College of Arts & Sciences Outstanding Service Award

Dr. Randall Adkins - 2010 Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Steve Bullock - 2008 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Randall Adkins - 2007 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro - 2007 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro - 2007 UNO Excellence in Teaching Award.

These awards are among the highest honors that UNO bestows on its faculty.

 

 

Career Information:

Political Science majors study the origin, development, and operation of political systems and public policy. Students are exposed to the issues of political organization, action, policy, and governance. Political science is a versatile major and helps develop skills and understanding useful in a variety of settings. Students with a degree in political science may find careers in government, law enforcement, politics, nonprofit administration, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, business, education, and research. Political science study can prepare students for law school. It will also provide the necessary knowledge to pursue other advanced degrees, if desired.

For more information, check out College Board - Political Science or UNO Career Center.

 

 

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