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FROM THE CHAIR, DR. WILLIAMS Greetings. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Political Science Department, I welcome you to a new academic year at Cal Poly. It is our hope that you will have a productive, successful year. We are delighted to welcome four new faculty members to our department. Dr. Den Hartog (Ph. D., U. C. San Diego, 2004) is returning to California after a two-year stint at Northwestern University. He will teach courses in American politics and political economy. Dr. Moore (Ph. D., Johns Hopkins, 2004) taught for two years at the University of Vermont. He will be teaching law and theory courses, both introductory and advanced. Dr. Leithner (Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2006) brings a specialty in International Relations. They join Drs. Arceneaux, Den Otter, D. Long, Settle, Shepherd and I as full time faculty. Drs. Gooden and Lutrin continue to teach for us part of the year. Lecturers Drs. Bressler, Evans, Keleher, and E. Long will teach in their areas of specialty as well. They are joined by Dr. Theobald, our fourth new faculty member, who will teach courses in methods and public policy.
ADVISING
The College of Liberal Arts web site at www.calpoly.edu/~cla , addresses a number of advising issues, some (not all) of which are also addressed in the Catalog. Bonnie McKim is our technical advisor and is located in 47-11C. Appointment signups are made at her office. Any student who is within four quarters of anticipated graduation should make an appointment to complete a Concentration Statement and a Request for Graduation Evaluation. These forms are available in the Department Office (47- 14).
INTERNSHIPS
Students are encouraged to complete an internship while at Cal Poly. Fliers which describe our many internship opportunities are available on the department website and in the department hallway (47-11). Internships are an excellent way to receive academic credit while gaining experience in your field of interest. Undergraduate internships can be arranged with Dr. Williams. Graduate Internships are arranged with Dr. D. Long. Additional information can be accessed at http://cla.calpoly.edu/internships.html
E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
All students need to activate Cal Poly e-mail accounts. The department communicates important information about the curriculum, events, and major requirements via your Cal Poly account. Go to ... http://newemail@calpoly.edu
MPP
Dr. Shepherd is director of the MPP program. MPP students need to complete a formal study plan within the first two quarters of the program. Changes are submitted on an amendment to the plan. Forms are available in the Department office (47-14). Additional information can be accessed at http://mpp.calpoly.edu/
CLUBS
The Political Science Club and the Undergraduate Law Association provide opportunities to get involved at the department and college levels. For information on the Political Science club, contact Dr. Leithner, faculty advisor of the club. Dr. Den Otter advises the Undergraduate Law Association and can be contacted for further information about ULA.
Students who qualify may join Omicron Gamma, the local chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (the national Political Science honor society). You may pick up an application for membership in the department office. Students who are interested in membership should also contact Dr. Keleher, faculty advisor of Pi Sigma Alpha.
SPRING QUARTER COURSES
POLS 111 California Constitution and Government
POLS 112 American and California Government
POLS 225 Introduction to International Relations
POLS 230 Basic Concepts of Political Thought
POLS 310 Politics of Ethnicity and Gender
POLS 324 International Relations Theory
POLS 330 Modern Political Thought POLS 333 World Food Systems
POLS 334 Jurisprudence
POLS 338 Critical Issues in American Politics
POLS 341 American Constitutional Law
POLS 344 Civil Liberties
POLS 351 Public Administration
POLS 360 Political Analysis
POLS 426 International Organizations
POLS 427 Politics of the Global Economy
POLS 451 Technology & Public Policy POLS 456 Politics and Economic Policy
POLS 470 Selected Advanced Topics
POLS 518 Public Policy Analysis
POLS 586 Policy Internship
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