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Science Clubs, Programs and Activities
Clubs ---
Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science
honor society. Criteria:
- Junior or Senior with 3.0 overall GPA
- 3.0 GPA in political science coursework
- Must have completed 12 political science hours
Faculty Sponsor: Dr.
Lori Maxwell
Mentoring Program - Pi Sigma Alpha
coordinates the departmental mentoring program. Tutoring is
available for both majors and non-majors in American Government
2210. Study groups available upon request. Contact person is
Stephanie Branam.
Brown Bag Symposia -
offered by Pi Sigma Alpha to all majors. Speakers are invited
to provide information on internship opportunities, applying
for law schools, faculty research, or advising changes.
Programs ---
Pre-Law
The Department of Sociology and Political Science
is one of three departments at Tennessee Tech University that
offers the pre-professional program of pre-law. Dr. Whitney directs
the pre-law program within political science, and most of our
majors consider themselves to be pre-law at some point in their
academic career. A substantial percentage of these continue this
pursuit throughout their undergraduate tenure and apply for law
school. To facilitate this substantial number of students, Dr.
Whitney has developed a Pre-Law Club. This club holds regular
meetings, provides information about law school deadlines, applications,
sponsors speakers, and gives practice LSATs (Law School Admission
Test). For more information, contact Dr.
Sharon Whitney.
Mock Trial
Dr. Whitney developed a Mock Trial course (POLS
2230 & 2240) that is available to all students across campus as well
as political science majors. These students prepare for state
and regional competitions, gain valuable practice arguing legal
cases and working as a team, and are exposed to judicial practices.
For more information, contact Dr.
Sharon Whitney.
Activities ----
Political Science student in Amnesty
International (PDF)
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