Political Science

Political Science Honors Day Award Recepients

Program's Mission and Purpose

The mission of the Political Science program at Shenandoah University is to provide students with a richer understanding of politics, public policy and government so that they may become effective citizen leaders and participate more fully in the democratic process.

Program's Value

*Regardless of one's career field, it is incumbent upon all educated citizens to know something about the political systems which is so pervasive in their lives.

*For those seeking an exciting career of public service political science is..."An Ideal Major For Careers" in

  • Government
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Foreign Service
  • Lobbying
  • Urban Planning
  • Teaching
  • Policy Analysis
  • Intelligence
  • Campaign Management
  • Non Profits

And many, many more.

Program Curriculum

The Political Science Program Curriculum is designed to help the student understand the way in which, for a society, policy is formulated and executed, and to understand the moral and legal authority by which policy is or ought to be set.  The center of interest for this program curriculum is the study of power, government institutions, bureaucracy, and the state of human relations in their political context, both domestically and internationally.  Emphasis is placed on enhancing the student's overall comprehension of democracy and the administration of government so that he or she can become an effective citizen, and appropriately consider career options in political science related fields.

Program Faculty

Department Chair: Dr. Bill Shendow

      • Dr. Eric Leonard: Full Professor
      • John Winn: Law Professor, School of Business
      • Michael Foreman: Adjunct Professor
      • Mark Lore: Adjunct Professor
      • Ambassador in Residence: Jaime deOjeda: Guest Lecturer

 

                        Contact:  Dr. Bill Shendow, Davis Hall  

                         540-665-4697   wshendow@su.edu

 

                         

 

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