政治
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项目类型专业, 小
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度提供B.A.
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学校艺术学院 & 科学
Explore the classic texts that have helped shape our political life throughout history. Understand the traditions that inform today’s political landscape.
你会学到什么
You’ll gain an understanding of the American government and the basis of our political tradition. Delve into political philosophy and the profound questions: What is justice? What are rights, and where do they come from? What is the ultimate source of authority?
- Gain Real-world Experience
Mary’s location in North Dakota’s capital city gives our students the opportunity to observe and practice politics in real-time. You can complete an internship at the North Dakota State Capitol, join the Pre-Law Club and Marauders on 政治 (MOPs), and connect with elected local, 状态, and federal officials.
- 学习和服务
研讨会, 演讲, and field trips are integrated into classroom learning, giving our students the opportunity to interact with the community and volunteer their time to events throughout the region.
- Understand 政治 in its Original, Positive Meaning
Consistent with Mary’s commitment to servant leadership, the program explores politics from the perspective of its original meaning and objective — the discernment of the path to human flourishing.
- Earn Your Bachelor’s in 2.6年
Our students can participate in Mary’s 全年校园, which helps students plan their schedules to graduate earlier and with less debt than their peers.
特色教师
马克米. 施普林格博士
Director of 政治 Program, Associate Professor of 政治
I started at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND in Fall 2006. I have taught over 35 different courses in politics/political science, history, and criminal justice. Over the course of my career, I have served in various functions such as chair of the Institutional Review Board, graduate coordinator, 系主任, faculty representative to faculty senate, 学院主席, and numerous committees.
In the community, I serve as chair of the Apple Creek Township Board. I have also served as president for Apple Creek 学校 Board.
My teaching philosophy fits a system where students and faculty are part of a learning community. Ethics and integrity are values that I stress inside and outside of the classroom; I believe we develop as people if we are open to discussion, but also reflective of the values that are important to building a community.
I try to demonstrate to students that a classroom code of conduct is reflective of society at large; the development of a strong community begins with a commitment to professional standards and is a product of the core values of respect for others in society. I feel these values are important for students to understand in order to become effective leaders.
The bottom line is that I love to teach. Each individual has an interesting background and history that makes that student unique to the class.
I like seeing students make connections between politics and their life in a meaningful way so that they can see that it is not all about power but can be a shared experience that is positive in life.
