Political science is a social science discipline that uses standard research methods to analyze politics and government at the local, state, national and international levels. Madison College political science courses support the Liberal Arts Transfer Program, Pre-Major Programs and Professional Programs.
Featured Political Science Courses
Introduction to American Government
Introduction to American Government focuses on the structure and functioning of state and local governments within the context of federalism. It emphasizes decision making, structure, theory, behavioral characteristics and citizen participation.
Political Theory
Political Theory is a subcategory within the broader social science discipline of Political Science. This course examines core political thinkers, concepts, and ideologies necessary to study and understand various political phenomena and critical interactions. This course presents fundamental knowledge and basic skill / ability training to research and discuss important political phenomena.
State and Local Government
State and Local Government addresses the functioning of state and local governments and relates them and their activities to the federal government. Discussion covers the importance and functioning of political parties, special interest groups, elections, legislatures, courts and executives
Political Science Career Potential
Political Science majors and minors have careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; pre-collegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and higher education.
Full-time Faculty
Maurice Sheppard (Department Chair)
Office: C3448, Truax
Phone: 608.246.6788
mcsheppard@madisoncollege.edu
Part-time Faculty
Jennifer Kammerud
kammerud@madisoncollege.edu
Adrienne Roach (Honors Program Representative)
anroach@madisoncollege.edu