Political Science
Welcome to the Political Science Department at the University of St. Francis. Here you can see departmental requirements, meet your professors, and find out about the latest doings of the political science department. Be sure to check out the Political Science Quiz--a great way to learn more and earn prizes!
Overview of Program
The Political Science program is designed 1) to give students background in a liberal arts discipline in order that they might better learn to understand and analyze issues concerning government and politics at the local, national. and international level, and to develop skills and habits for lifelong learning; and 2) to prepare students for their chosen vocation (law school, graduate school, careers in government, law enforcement, journalism, etc.).
Faculty
Julie Victa teaches many political science classes and serves as departmental advisor, pre-law advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha advisor and internship contact person. Her e-mail address is jvicta@stfrancis.edu or julievicta@prodigy.net.
Departmental Requirement
Interested in finding out about the specific requirements needed for majors? Click here for catalogue information.
USF Interns
The USF political science program offers majors an opportunity to become interns as part of their senior capstone experience. Over the years, USF students have been offered internship positions at the House, Senate, the White House, local governments, law enforcement agencies and a variety of law offices.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Are you interested in political science? Do you have good grades (a 3.0 or higher)? Consider joining Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. This honor society, founded in 1920, was formed to "stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science." USF has its own local chapter--Upsilon Epsilon. USF students are inducted annually into this society. The chapter sponsors paper competitions and an annual trip to the Midwest Political Science Association Meeting held in Chicago.
There are 430 chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha nationwide. By joining one is granted recognition of academic excellence in political science, is given a forum for scholarly activities and is eligible for awards for best graduate and undergraduate papers.
For comments or questions contact: Julie Victa