Political Science at SSU:
Department Chair:
Robert McNamara
Office Staff:
Jill Martin
Administrative Support Coordinator
Julie Wood
Administrative Analyst
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Master's in Public Administration
Minor in Political Science
Teaching Credential Preparation
Certificate Program in the Administration of Nonprofit Agencies
(see catalog for complete descriptions)
The Political Science program at Sonoma State University offers excellent opportunities for the study of government and politics. Over 40 courses cover all major aspects of the discipline. Students develop an understanding of human behavior as this relates to politics. They learn to discuss and analyze critically the many current public policy issues facing the United States and the world. They are taught how to analyze and understand world affairs and comparative politics. They are trained in the appropriate research techniques for the study of political processes.