Academic Programs

Political Science

Program Guide - B.A. in Political Science

The Political Science Department offers a major program of 39 credits leading to a B.A. degree, and a minor program consisting of 21 credits. These programs are open to all students who envision careers as lawyers, government managers and administrators, public policy analysts, journalists, intelligence officers, diplomatic service officers, teachers, lobbyists, public opinion analysts, legislative aides, or any other career in government or business which requires a broad liberal arts background.

The major program aims at ensuring both breadth of knowledge of the discipline and in-depth studies in areas of the student's greatest interest. The total degree model requires 39 credits in the major, 46 credits in specific general education courses, 14 credits in elective upper-level courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and/or in general education courses, and 21 credits of free elective courses for a total of 120 credits for graduation. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all Political Science courses. In addition, all students are required to take courses designated as Writing Intensive, Multicultural/Global, and a course designated as LIT.

Program Guide - Minor in Political Science 

The minor program in political science supplements the curriculum of students majoring outside political science; it helps students expand their career options into such fields as law, journalism, social studies teaching, business, government, and intelligence. The minor requires 21 s.h. of courses. Twelve of those semester hours are in basic courses which are required of all who pursue a political science minor, while the other nine are electives that students can tailor to their particular career or intellectual interests.

Political Science Advisor

Economics

Program Guide - B.A. in Economics 

Undergraduate education in economics focuses on learning to analyze the world in terms of tradeoffs and incentives that is, to ìthink like an economist. This program offers students flexibility in choosing among a wide array of courses. Students have the option to complete a double major and/or minor in other areas such as business, political science, and mathematics.

Students are exposed to economic theories and trends in the context of other disciplines such as history, political science, sociology, and psychology. They are offered courses such as Money and Banking, Urban and Health Economics.

Program Guide - Minor in Economics

Economics Advisor

Harold Thompson
856-256-5719 | thompsonh@rowan.edu 
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Law & Justice 3+3 Combined Degree

3 + 3 BA in Political Science/JD Accelerated Degree Program

CUGS - Certificate of Undergraduate Studies

CUGS in Public Policy

The Department of Political Science & Economics offers a 12 credit Certificate in Public Policy (CUGS). This certificate will provide students with a fundamental understanding of critical tools for effective policy analysis, including formal program evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, and an introduction to policy-relevant statistics. The flexible course of study enables students to take courses centered on specific themes relating to public policy, including health, labor, environmental, and social policies.

The flexibility and broad applicability of the CUGS in Public Policy makes it relevant to all majors who seek to add a policy component to their course of study, providing practical preparation for success in graduate school and/or future careers. The CUGS in Public Policy provides a certification that will be noted on the graduate’s transcript.

Program Guide - CUGS in Public Policy 

CUGS Advisor

Dr. Kathy Javian
javian@rowan.edu  

CUGS in Blockchain Applications for Business and Social Sciences

Program Guide - CUGS in Blockchain Applications

CUGS Advisor

Dr. Kul Prasad Kapri
Robinson Hall 317
kapri@rowan.edu 
856-256-4866