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Collins, Todd A.; Knotts, H. Gibbs; Schiff, Jen – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2012
We know little about the amount of career preparation offered to students in political science departments. This lack of information is particularly troubling given the state of the current job market and the growth of applied degree programs on university campuses. To address this issue, this article presents the results of a December 2010 survey…
Descriptors: Career Development, Evidence, Department Heads, College Programs
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Hepburn, Mary A.; Niemi, Richard G.; Chapman, Chris – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2000
Discusses the theoretical context for service learning and the differences between service learning and community service. Examines research on effective service learning that emphasizes connections to political science content, are of a longer duration, and provide opportunities for reflection. States that the research on service learning raises…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Services, Educational Practices, Educational Research
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Hill, Kim Quaile – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2002
Contends that undergraduate students should become familiar with the scientific aspects of political science. Addresses seven objectives that are central to a sound education in political science. States that science education is taught in fragments in political science, stating that there is no undergraduate curriculum that meets the seven…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Quality, Higher Education, Political Science