DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ACADEMICS
MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY
ORGANIZATIONS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Department of Political Science
We are the academic home for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a number of Political Science programs:
The Five-Year Program allows students to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years, thus reducing full-time graduate study to approximately three semesters. Students begin graduate work in their senior year.
Joy Crane, Secretary
Bey Hall, Room 241
732-571-3444
or
Rekha Datta, Chair
Bey Hall, Room 243
732-571-4438
Mission Statement
Through a study of government, law, public policy, international relations, and area studies, our mission is to prepare students with knowledge and skills for a number of career possibilities and instill civic responsibility and leadership.
About the Department
We are a dynamic student-centered department. Students get firsthand experience of discipline-based careers through internship programs. Our students take leadership in campus and community activities through Policy Debate, Model United Nations, clubs, and honor societies.
Classes are taught by award winning faculty. Our alumni have successful careers in goverment, law, public sector, non-profit management, and international and non-governmental organizations.
What do our students say?
- "Monmouth has a great Poli Sci program . . . Our majors receive personalized attention."
- "My experience as a Poli Sci major has prepared me for a number of paths in life that I may take."
