Overview
Active Citizens & Leaders
With a degree in Political Science, the next brilliant presidential campaign might just be yours! A degree in Political Science prepares students for careers in politics and government, law, mass media and other public/administrative professions. Most importantly, it prepares students to be active, responsive citizens and leaders.
- Watch Tom Brokaw's "Uncle Sam Needs Us" from South Dakota Public Radio.
- Watch Tom Brokaw's Segment on the Today Show about Doc Farber.
Opportunities
Political Science students benefit from a number of awards, Scholarships and opportunities for study, research and experience from within the department as well as our Affiliates.
Farber Fund
Now totaling approximately $4.5 million, the Farber Fund provides more than $170,000 each year for Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Studies majors to attend conferences, participate in study tours, complete internships, travel abroad and conduct research. We know of no other university in the nation with this amount of money available in a single department for students.
Travel
Our students have participated in events such as the Model United Nations conferences in Chicago, Toronto, and San Francisco, the center for the study of Presidency conference in Washington, DC, and research and study trips to China, Israel, Germany, Cuba, France, London and elsewhere.
Internships
A wide variety of internship experiences are available to students, who are especially encouraged to intern with the U.S. Congress and the SD State Legislature.
Get Involved
We have several active student organizations:
- Political Science League - This active club organizes trips, brings speakers to campus, hosts an evening film series and sponsors other social and academic activities throughout the year.
- Students of Public Administration (SOPA)
- College Republicans
- College Democrats