Political Science at a Glance

DEGREES OFFERED

  Political Science B.S.

RELATED PROGRAMS

  Criminal Justice Program
  Social Work Program

COLLEGE

  College of Arts & Sciences

DEPARTMENT

  School of Humanities

Dillard University Political Science Program

Learn a multi-layered discipline that considers the health of communities by studying the court system, law enforcement and corrections. The Criminal Justice program at Dillard provides opportunities for the research of criminology and investigation into ethical criminal procedures on the local, state and federal levels.

Let the Dillard University Criminal Justice program provide you with a pathway into law, policing, corrections, intelligence, education or government in addition to other areas where you can become a leader who helps protect communities.

Program Contact

School of Social Sciences
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
politicalscience@dillard.edu

Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Political Science Degrees and Programs

The Dillard University Political Science program provides instruction for students interested in a wide variety of careers in political science such as teaching law, international relations, public affairs and civil service.

Political Science Organizations

Dillard University students - criminal justice mock trialOur organizations and programs keep you engaged in the study of political science outside of the classroom, providing platforms for you to practice what you learn.

Political Science Society
Focuses on leadership potential of its members: organizing, mobilizing, and planning policy sessions on national and international issues. Conduct forums, research and simulations.

African World Network Organization, Inc.
The Dillard chapter
promotes African-American partnership: cultural relations, intellectual African American based issues, stimulating African focus ambassadorial careers for students. It promotes student involvement in practical non-profit leadership as an educational leadership objective and African related travel-experience.

National Political Honor Society
Promotes academically excelling political leaders.

Pre-law Organization
Seeks to prepare students who are future lawyers and friends of the court: Amicus curia.

Project Pericles
Part of the national not-for-profit organization which facilitates a commitment to include social responsibility and participatory citizenship as essential elements of our educational program.

Prepare for a career in political science with Dillard University’s comprehensive Bachelor of Arts program, where academic excellence meets real-world application.

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