Special Opportunities for Political Science and Public Affairs Students
Funding for Professional Development
Up to $250 may be available to assist students in attending professional development opportunities such as conferences, seminars, and other events that have a registration fee or require travel. (Be sure to first ask the organizer of the activity if a student rate is available--some even allow students to attend for free!). Funds are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Apply early using this online form .
Academic Opportunities
Many of our students are proud of their research papers. If this is true of you, then consider presenting your paper at the annual , which is held at locations across the United States.
Many of our students participate in our department's internship program. Learn more by contacting Dr. Niall Michelsen.
If you鈥檙e a minority student, you may be interested in attending the .
Each year we send students to present papers at the . Please speak with Dr. Cooper for details.
In addition to the above academic opportunities, there are many ways to get involved at 蘑菇短视频and enhance your classroom studies with extracurricular activities and initiatives.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Take advantage of the opportunity to work in the Haire Institute for Public Policy or get involved in the Political Science Club, the Model United Nations, the College Democrats, and the College Republicans.
蘑菇短视频Chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha and Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Societies
Students in WCU's Political Science and Public Affairs programs can join Pi Sigma Alpha, the national Political Science Honor Society, or Pi Alpha Alpha, the Public Administration Honor Society. Both have active chapters at WCU. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Cooper at ccooper@wcu.edu.
