Political Science
Whether you’re interested in politics, the law, law enforcement at
any level (local, county, state, regional or national), corrections/
probation work, or juvenile offender programs, you’ve come to the right
place! Graduates of our programs have been admitted to some of the
finest law schools in the country, wear badges from many different law
enforcement agencies, are employed in government positions, and are
engaged in running political campaigns. Our curriculum is diverse and
enlightening, as well as practical.
any level (local, county, state, regional or national), corrections/
probation work, or juvenile offender programs, you’ve come to the right
place! Graduates of our programs have been admitted to some of the
finest law schools in the country, wear badges from many different law
enforcement agencies, are employed in government positions, and are
engaged in running political campaigns. Our curriculum is diverse and
enlightening, as well as practical.
T-Bird SPOTLIGHT
Name:Michael T. Benson
Professor of Political Science
Graduated Oxford University
Current job:President
Southern Utah University
“Go T-Birds!”
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POINTS of DISTINCTION
- Over 98% of pre-law students are admitted to their first-choice
law school. Nearly 100% of grads are admitted to graduate school. - Law enforcement agencies from all over the Western United States contact us for permission to recruit our students.
- Our faculty is a unique mix of advanced and terminally degreed professionals with more than 150 years of combined academic and real-word experience.
- Our average class size of 28 students allows students and professors to interact
on a personal level.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Law enforcement at the local, state, regional and/or national level; Probation
& Parole; Corrections; Youth intervention; Politics; Government; Non-profit
and Public Administration; Law; Courts; homeland security (Border, Customs,
Immigration).
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
In addition to our highly qualified faculty, our department has access to the Utah
State Crime Lab and the certified Criminologists in that lab. Our students also
benefit from the Crime Scene Lab and the Mock Courtroom, both of which are
located on the Fourth Floor of the General Classroom Building.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- Honors Societies
- College Republicans/Democrats
- VOX: Voices for Change
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Department Name:Political Science & Criminal Justice
- Department Contact: Sandi Levy
- Email Address: levy@suu.edu
- Department Phone: 435-586-5429
- Department Fax: 435-586-1925