1. September 20th , 2017
4:30PM
Student Orientation

2. Welcome all! Paul Knepper, Chair Overview Vision, Values, Goals
Degree requirements
Keys to success
After graduation
Making the most of CWU

3. Vision, Values & Goals Four traditional areas: American government
International Politics
Comparative Politics
Political Theory
Law
Public Administration

4. Vision, Values and Goals
Transferable skills:
Writing
Research/analysis
Speaking, presentation
Problem-solving
Cross-cultural/diversity
Professional behavior
Analysis of data
Active learning/engagement
Inquiry-based learning
Experiential learning

5. Vision, Values and Goals
Areas
Employers
Government
Public Policy Public Admin. Research
Peace Corps Intelligence Service
Political Affairs Economic Affairs
Admin. Affairs Consular Services
US International Communication Agency
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Law
 Lawyer
Legal Assistant
  Corporations State Government
Local Government Private Practice
Politics
Staff of State or Groups
National Official Political Party
Campaign Worker Public Interest
Legislators, National and State Republican/Democratic National Committee
Public Interest Advocacy groups
Campaigns – National, State, County, City
Journalism
 Editing Reporting
Research Advertising Space
Circulation Sales
News Programming Production
Independent radio syndications Newspapers
Medium/small market radio station Major TV networks National radio networks Wire Services
Public TV stations Commercial TV stations
Trade newspapers State/regional radio networks
Business
 International National
Marketing Personnel
Advertising Public Relations Banking/Finance
Business firms
Education
Public Schools
Private Schools
Colleges and Universities

6. Degree Requirements - Advising
Arthur Manjarez, Advisor

7. Degree Requirements Required (Core) Courses:
POSC Introduction to Politics Credits: (5)
POSC American Politics Credits: (5)
POSC Comparative Politics Credits: (5)
POSC International Politics Credits: (5)
POSC Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2)
Political Science Major
Select from the following: 5 Credits
POSC Early Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC Early Modern Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC Recent Political Thought Credits: (5)
POSC American Political Thought and Culture Credits: (5)
Take POSC 489, Senior Assessment Credits: (2)

8. Degree Requirements Political Science Minor
Beyond the core courses, take an additional 10 elective credits.
Required (Core) Courses:
• POSC Introduction to Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC American Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC Comparative Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC International Politics Credits: (5)
• POSC Senior Assessment Credits: Credits: (2)

9. Degree Requirements Choosing a minor Interest Career goals
History Philosophy Journalism Economics International studies Latino Studies Africana and Black Studies

10. Race isn’t won here..
…race is won here.

11. Keys to Success

12. Keys to Success
Kamal Qteishat Winner of the College of the Sciences student award for Political Science. Intern in Olympia

13. After Graduation
MS Master in Political Science Master in International Relations Master in Human Rights MPA Master in Public Administration PhD Political Science

14. After Graduation Ashley Gilman Graduate School (MS, MA, MPA)
Again, planning is key
Entrance exams (GRE)
Application deadlines (timeline)
Understand function of graduate education (academics or the field)
Location is a key (regional, national, international programs)

15. After Graduation Law School Option Planning is key (talk to faculty)
LSAT
Application deadlines (timeline)
Schools of best fit
CWU grads at law schools:
U of New Hampshire
Gonzaga University
Thomas Jefferson (San Diego)
George Washington (DC)
and many more…!!!
Trevor Zandell graduated with his undergrad in Political Science from Central Washington University in 2001 and went on to law school. He has been working at Phillips Burgess Law Firm in Olympia, WA.

16. After Graduation Leverage Your Resources Take classes seriously
Make connections with faculty and staff
Make connections with those in the field
Extra opportunities that set you apart from the competition
Prepare Your Path
Examine the route you need to take (LSAT, GRE, physical testing etc)
Get in the habit of professional decorum now – “the job you want – not the job you have.”

17. Making the Most of CWU Internships/Co-Op Faculty supervisor
Agency supervisor
Variable credit
40 hours = 1 credit
Grades S/U
May be paid
Career Services

18. Making the Most of CWU
Student exchange Study abroad Office of International Programs Steve Cook

19. Making the Most of CWU
SOURCE Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity OUR November 1 Office of Undergraduate Research Travel for research

20. Making the Most of CWU Scholarships and Awards:
Sterling Munro Scholarship
Mark Johnson Political Science Endowed Scholarship (leadership)
McManus Washington DC Internship Scholarships (summer)

21. Making the Most of CWU

22. Making the Most of CWU
Stan Southern VP Clubs and Student Organizations Phi Sigma Alpha National honor society CWU chapter Public Policy Club Clayton Verellen
What clubs do:
Service projects
Career advice --speakers
Discussion, networking
Conferences
Study tour

23. Questions? Best wishes for a great year!