Political Science
Our Goals and Objectives
Consistent with the liberal arts tradition, the political science major at Merrimack College aims to provide students with a rich, rigorous, and wide-ranging educational experience. Our goal is to create an intellectual environment in which students can acquire knowledge of the discipline, develop their academic skills, think critically about the world around them, and prepare to become thoughtful and productive members of society.
Political science majors should be able to examine a political situation or phenomenon, understand it in an informed way, analyze it from multiple perspectives, appreciate its complexity, and connect it to theoretical paradigms and/or practical experiences and considerations. The political science curriculum is therefore designed to cumulatively integrate the following learning objectives: acquiring knowledge and skills, developing an appreciation for intellectual inquiry, and promoting active learning.
Our main office is located in Cushing Hall, Room 16.
During the summer and the academic year, please direct your specific questions about the Political Science Department and to our Department Chair Dr. Russell Mayer at (978) 837-5000 ext. 4300 or at email: russell.mayer@Merrimack.edu.
During the academic year, for general questions regarding Political Science requirements for the major and minor degree programs, as well as arranging appointments with our faculty, please contact Ms. Maureen Curtin, our department administrative office director and staff secretary, at 978-837-5000 ext. 4253, or e-mail: maureen.curtin@merrimack.edu
We look forward to talking with you and to sharing the many exciting and challenging thoughts on domestic and international politics!