Political Science A Department of the Division of Social Sciences
The study of political science enables students to understand how political systems
are organized and operate on the local, state, national, and international levels.
Majors in political science are prepared for graduate studies as well as a wide variety
of professional options including government service, law, business, teaching, research,
and international relations.
The Department of Political Science at Jacksonville University hosts the Pi Psi chapter
of Pi Sigma Alpha. Eligible students will be invited to join each year by the faculty advisor, Dr.
Austin Trantham.
Major and Minor Requirements
Major Requirements Minor Requirements
Internships
- U.S. Senators and Representatives
- Florida State Senators and Representatives
- City of Jacksonville
- Equality Florida
- Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Jacksonville Teen Court
- JEA
- Law Offices
- NextGen America
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Political Campaigns
- Public Defender's Office
- Vote Smart
Faculty Resources
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Faculty
Dr. Austin Trantham
Department Coordinator & Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Email address atranth@ju.edu
- Telephone number (904) 256-7219
- Directory entry About Dr. Austin Trantham
Dr. Michael Pomante
Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Email address mpomant@ju.edu
- Telephone number (904) 256-7221
- Directory entry About Dr. Michael Pomante