Major in Political Science

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Public Administration Track

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Augusta State University
Department of Political Science
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904-2200

Telephone: (706) 737-1710
Fax: (706) 667-4083

Departmenal Policies
Library Collection Development Policy
Graduation Policy
Advising Policy

Library Collection Development Policy
I. Mission Statement:
The mission of the department is to contribute toward a strong foundation in liberal arts education by providing students a well rounded program of study which focuses on politics, government, governmental systems, philosophy, public administration, and the theoretical and methodological approaches of the discipline. At the undergraduate level, specialized tracks are available in international studies, legal studies, and public administration; a minor is available in philosophy. At the graduate level, the department offers a Masters degree in Public Administration. Materials related to all of these areas are vital to the success of these programs.

II. Collection Levels:
Level 1: (Minimum Development) Materials which support POLS 1101 and PHIL 1000. Includes introductory works in American Government and Philosophy, encyclopedias, current news magazines and papers.
Level 2: (Basic Development) Materials which support all 2000 and 3000 numbered courses. Includes standard works in political science, international relations, public administration, and philosophy, government documents, core journals, and internet access.
Level 3: (Intermediate Development) Materials which support all 4000 numbered courses. Beyond what is required in level 2, materials at this level must include primary source material, critical and analytical studies, and an expanded selection of journals to cover specialized sub-fields (for example, urban government).
Level 4: (Advanced Development) Materials which support graduate students. Requires specialized books, critical studies and analytical reports in Public Administration, and an expanded selection of journals to cover specialized sub-fields (for example, public personnel management) beyond those listed under Level 3.

III. Statement of Short-Term Collection Goals: Funding will be on an equally shared basis until such time as a short-fall is identified in any of the department's areas. Should such a short-fall be identified, that area will receive priority funding until the identified area is on an equal status with other areas in the department.

IV. Description of Department Procedures for Ordering:
Each faculty member is free to select and order his or her own books for the library, after review and recommendations of the department chair, using his or her share of the departmental budget.

V. Date Policy was Adopted:
8 November 1999.

 
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