Political Science
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
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Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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Annual Wage Range $79,157 – $127,498 |
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department:
Public Policy & Service
Institute:
Public Service
College:
SAC
What is the Political Science program?This program explores government systems, giving you an understanding of topics relating to government, law, and organizational management. What will I learn?You’ll study the major fields of political science: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, and policy analysis. You’ll also study Texas and Mexican American politics. From course work in these fields, you’ll learn about the American political system, globalization, terrorism, environmental policy, civil rights, U.S. foreign policy and the international system. You’ll also develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, research design and statistical analysis, leadership and oral and written communication. |
What can I do with this course of study?This program will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field. Political Science majors can pursue careers in the private sector, the non-profit sector and government, such as political consultant, data analyst, social science research assistant and more. What's special about the program?This program offers opportunities beyond the classroom, including internships with judges, law firms, legislators, community organizations, government agencies and businesses. Study abroad programs are also available at universities in Mexico, Spain and Germany, among others. In addition, SAC hosts a Model Organization of American States that completes yearly against other college and university teams from across the country. Students can also join Model UN Society teams at local universities to participate in annual competitions. SAC and other area universities offer a Student Government Association where you can develop your leadership skills. |
To begin your application for Associate of Arts with a pre-major in political science you must first fill out the Apply Texas application. You will need to select Public Service as your "First School Choice" then "Political Science pre-major" for the Major.
Steps
- Access the Apply Texas application click here
- You MUST be fully enrolled in San Antonio College. For information on enrolling for your specific student status go to http://ft59.emeieme.com/AlamoENROLL/
- Once you have completed both the Apply Texas application and San Antonio College's application and before the census date of your first semester at San Antonio College contact
- Internships with judges, law firms, legislators, community organizations, government agencies, and business
- There are also study abroad programs at San Antonio College and local universities in Germany, Mexico, and Spain to name a few.
At San Antonio College there is Model Organization of American States that completes yearly against other college and university teams from across the country. At area universities there are Model UN Society teams that students can join and participate in yearly competitions. At San Antonio College and other area universities there is a Student Government Association that helps students develop their leadership skill.
- At San Antonio College the political science program offers
- Federal Government
- Texas Politics
- Introduction to Political Science
- Mexican American Politics
- Internships
- At area universities students can choose form an extensive menu of courses such as
- International Relations
- Asian Politics
- Middle eastern Politics
- Constitutional Law
- National Security
- Presidency
- Campaigns and elections
- State and Local government
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Michael Sanchez |
Discipline Assessment Representative
| Ahmed Shagroni NAHC 344 (210) 486-1310 ashagroni@emeieme.com |
Discipline Lead
| David McCoy NAHC 344 (210) 486-1316 dmccoy32@emeieme.com |
Full-time Faculty
| Julie Hall mflint1@emeieme.com |
Wanda-Lee Smith wsmith@emeieme.com |
Charles Mazuca cmazuca@emeieme.com |
| Brandy Martinez bmartinez566@emeieme.com |
Ryan McMahon rmcmahon3@emeieme.com |
Visiting Lecturers
| Roman De La Garza | Dane Willette |
Adjunct Faculty
| Samee Lashari | Jaymie Mangelsdorf | Carlos Markham |
| Kenneth Mireles | Michael Smith |
For Additional Assistance: Call the call center at (210) 212-5266.
Department Contacts
| Dr. Leonard Lira Chair NAHC 309 (210) 486-1321 llira20@emeieme.com |
Isela Argenal Academic Unit Assistant NAHC 303 (210) 486-1313 iargenal@emeieme.com |
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| Marcus Dlugosz Administrative Assistant NAHC 303 (210) 486-1315 mdlugosz@emeieme.com |