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.
Major and Minor Requirements
Major requirements Minor requirements
Summer 2019
Learn about Political Assassinations this Summer I 2019
Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy are two public figures who died by
assassination.
This course is offered during the first 6-weeks of the Summer term and examines the
reasons behind political assassinations and their impact in the United States and
around the world.
Learn about International Politics this Summer II 2019
This course is offered during the second 6-weeks of the Summer term and is an examination of war and peace, of conflict and cooperation, of interdependence and dependence, and of politics in different nation-states and systems across the globe.
Internships
- U.S. Senators and Representatives
- Florida State Senators and Representatives
- City of Jacksonville
- Equality Florida
- Jacksonville Teen Court
- JEA
- NextGen America
- Vote Smart
- Law Offices
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Political Campaigns
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