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Political Science Faculty Andrew D. Grossman, chair and associate professor. B.A., 1980, Monmouth University; M.A., 1990, Ph.D., 1996, New School for Social Research. Appointed 1996. Dyron K. Dabney, instructor of political science. B.A., 1989, University of Virginia; Ph.D. candidate, University of Michigan. Appointed 2003. Claudia Dahlerus, visiting assistant professor. B.S., 1994, Eastern Michigan University; M.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2001, University of Colorado. Appointed 2003. Myron A. Levine, professor of political science and John S. Ludington Professor of the Social Sciences. B.A., 1970, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 1977, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Appointed 1983. William D. Rose, associate professor. B.A., 1981, J.D., 1987, University of Toledo; Ph.D., 1999, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Appointed 2001. Introduction Areas of study include American government and politics, constitutional law, political theory, public administration, international relations and comparative politics. Study also focuses on how public policies are developed at the federal, state and metropolitan levels. Political philosophy and American political classics are studied and taught in their original forms as expressions of the liberal arts of free citizenship. Students in the department also study the nature of various governments found in the world today, as well as the economic, historical, cultural and ethical factors which are at the base of conflicts in international relations. Political science majors typically take advantage of internship and off-campus study opportunities in Lansing, Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago and other cities in Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Students interested in American politics, foreign policy and public law are especially encouraged to take a junior-year internship with either the Washington Semester Program at The American University or The Washington Center. Political Science Department Web site Career Opportunities An undergraduate major in political science is used by many students as a background for graduate study--and eventually employment--in such fields as law, public policy, public administration, business administration and international relations. Other fields which may be directly open to graduates are public opinion and market research, social work, municipal management, secondary school teaching, TV and radio, journalism, lobbying, criminal justice, campaign management and legislative staff work. The American University/Albion College M.P.A. Program Albion College is one of a select few liberal arts colleges to have established a "linkage" agreement with the master of public administration (M.P.A.) program at The American University in Washington, D.C. The linkage agreement guarantees admission to The American University's M.P.A. program for Albion College students majoring in political science provided that they: Graduate with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0; Submit three letters of recommendation certifying their ability to do graduate-level work; Submit an essay to The American University describing their education and career objectives Submit GRE scores if they are seeking financial aid from The American University. Students who are considering a career in public service may wish to consider this option. Students who wish more information on The American University/Albion College M.P.A. linkage program are urged to contact the program coordinator, Myron Levine. Requirements for Major A minimum of eight units in political science, including 105 and at least one unit in each of the four fields in the department: American government and politics, international relations and comparative politics, political theory (Political Science 351, 355 or Political Science 367), and political research. It is expected that six of the eight units in political science will be taken at Albion College. Other arrangements can be made for bona fide transfer students and students in approved off-campus programs. Exceptions are at the discretion of the department chair. Page 1 of 4 Albion College Catalog 2006-2007 Political Science 5/10/2006 http://www.albion.edu/academics/catalog/departments/polisci.asp

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