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Political Science

Political Science

A Political Science Curriculum

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and Millsaps President Rob Pearigen meet before the Governor's speech at Millsaps' Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, "Let Freedom Sing," January 17, 2011.

All of the important questions of our time are inherently political. The major events within our world are shaped by students of government. Upon leaving Millsaps with a Political Science degree, you will be more apt to respond to the important issues of our day. This degree will not limit you to the political. Instead, it will serve to develop your critical thinking skills which are necessary in any field.

Political science is an ideal liberal arts major for careers in:

• Law
• Business
• Journalism
• Public Affairs
• International Affairs
• All levels of Government
• Teaching
• Interest Groups
• and Many Others!

The department offices are located in Sullivan-Harrell Hall 167-170 and are open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please contact the department before you arrive in order to make your visit more beneficial.

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Course Connect Wiki

The students and faculty in Political Science/ Public Management jointly maintain a wiki (a website that can be edited by a group of people) which collects resources for research in politics and government. Visitors can access (but not edit) the wiki here:

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State Treasurer Tate Reeves, a Millsaps graduate, spoke January 13 at the Else School of Management to a group of graduate level governmental accounting students and undergraduate political science students. His presentation was designed to help students understand the context of fiscal issues the state must manage.

Students participating were from the classes of Terri Hudson, visiting instructor of accounting, and Dr. Michael Reinhard, assistant professor of political science.

Interesting Political Science Fact

The only two Rhodes Scholars and the only Truman Scholar from Millsaps have come from our Department!

Please look around our site and contact the department chair for more information.

Again, welcome to the exciting world of political science!