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Upcoming Event:
"The United States and the Problem With Founding" 
by Dr. Charles Kesler
Thursday, March 21st at 6:00pm
Bldg. 51/Rm. 152
This lecture is open and free to the public and campus community. See flyer for additional details.
Mission StatementThe mission of the Department of Government is to educate students in the areas of government, politics, and international affairs, and by this means to foster more knowledgeable, informed, and active citizenship, as well as more enlightened future political leadership, in the communities to which they belong. | |||
ProgramsThe Department of Government offers a B.A. in Political Science, including a Pre-Law option, a B.A. in International Studies, and an M.A. in Political Science. Ours are liberal arts programs, challenging students to think about timeless questions pertaining to the governance of human societies, such as the origin and evolution of law and justice, the workings of political institutions and processes, the exercise of political leadership, the comparative performance of regimes, problems of war and peace, and contemporary political issues. | |||
Online M.A. Political Science Program Coming Summer 2013This is a hybrid distance learning program. Students are required to attend live lectures via SCOPIA, the university's video conferencing service. Through this format, students benefit from face-to-face interaction with students and faculty while also benefitting from the flexibility of online course delivery. For more information, please contact the Department of Government at 850-474-2929. Let us help you pursue a quality graduate degree and achieve your goals for personal and professional development. Visit the Graduate Catalog for M.A. Political Science.
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Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 Course Offerings AvailableAdvising Page Now AvailableThe Department of Government website now has an Advising page that addresses frequently asked questions regarding such subjects as admission and program requirements, registration, and grades. You may also use the page to schedule an appointment with a Peer Academic Advisor. |
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 Alumna's LectureCongratulations to Political Science graduate alumna, Jennie Linder Cunningham, for giving a lecture at Texas A&M University-Kingsville titled, "China in Sub-Saharan Africa." | |||
Dr. Alfred Cuzán, Distinguished University Professor Award WinnerMarch 30, 2012 Congratulations to Dr. Alfred Cuzán for receiving the Distinguished University Professor Award. The Distinguished University Professorships serve to recognize full professors who continue to excel in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, service, and contributions to UWF and UWF faculty colleagues. The award is held for a three-year period beginning in the fall semester, but recipients hold the title, Distinguished University Professor, through their career at The University of West Florida. The funding source for the awards is the Pace Distinguished University Professorship endowment managed by the UWF Foundation. Student Award WinnersMarch 30, 2012 Congratulations to Shana Gilman for winning the Outstanding Political Science/Pre-Law Student of the Year award and to Stephanie Jarrait for winning the Outstanding International Studies Student of the Year award. | |||
From the UWF NewsroomOctober 25, 2011 International Studies student Robin Griffiths is featured in the UWF Newsroom article, "Combat-wounded veteran student assists fellow service members at UWF." |
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 Dr. Jocelyn Evan's Last Lecture: Living with Chickens and Angry Birds... What Does it Mean?!September 24, 2011 In the inaugural address for the UWF Last Lecture Series, Dr. Evans gave a talk (see the transcript) entitled, "Living with Chickens and Angry Birds… What Does It Mean?!" In it, she explored potential answers to some of the most pressing policy issues dominating the national political debate. |
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