Political Science Resources
At Loyola University New Orleans, we believe in educating the whole person through rigorous academic studies and plentiful cultural experiences. We encourage you to immerse yourself in campus life at Loyola by taking advantage of the many services we have to offer.
The Department of Political Science encourages its students to seek out assistance from their advisors as they plan their academic course work and their future careers after college.
The Eta Epsilon Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha announces publication of the Loyola University New Orleans Journal of Poliical Science Volume II - April 2007. The Journal allows for articulation of diverse views held by Loyola political science students and the promotion of the students' critical thinking skills. By publishing a collection of students' work, the Journal exemplifies scholarship in the various fields of a political science academic discipline.
Please speak with your chapter president if you have any questions.
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national political science honor society. The purpose of the society is to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science. Pi Sigma Alpha accepts students who have completed at least 12 credit hours in political science with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in political science courses. We also offer the opportunity to become an Associate Member if the student has a 3.0 in political science courses and has completed at least 6 credit hours in political science. Our chapter, Eta Epsilon, has been involved in many activities, including: editing a journal, fund raising, mentoring, socializing, and bringing together students and faculty at year-end receptions.
Contact the organization’s officers or faculty adviser, Dr. Sean Cain at scain@loyno.edu for more information.
Law Schools Accepting Recent Graduates
- American University Law School
- Boston College Law School
- Cornell Law School
- Louisiana State University Law School
- Loyola University Law School
- NYU Law School
- Southern University Law School
- Tulane University Law School
- University of Chicago Law School
- University of Florida Law School
- University of Miami (FL) Law School
- University of North Carolina Law School
- University of Texas Law School
Graduate Programs Accepting Recent Graduates
- Claremont Graduate University
- Columbia University
- Indiana University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Princeton University
- San Diego State
- University of California - Santa Barbara
- University of California - Santa Cruz
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of Iowa
- University of Michigan
- University of Texas - Austin
- University of Virginia
- University of Washington
- University of Wisconsin
Students are encouraged to do internship work at a variety of governmental and private offices in New Orleans, Louisiana, or their home city or state during summer or during the regular fall or spring semesters. The department announces internship opportunities of which it is made aware, but also encourages students to seek out internship opportunities on their own by utilizing their own contacts. Up to three hours of academic credit can be given for an internship, after proper arrangements have been made with the department chairperson.
For more information, contact Dr. Philip A. Dynia at dynia@loyno.edu or 504-865-2561. For more information or assistance, you may also contact the Career Development Center.
Loyola University is affiliated with the Washington Semester Program at American University in Washington, D.C. This program allows the student to spend a semester in the nation's capital, taking courses and doing intern work in private or governmental agencies. The student can earn up to 18 hours of credit for this semester.
Areas of Concentration
- American Politics
- Foreign Policy
- Global Economics and Business
- International Law and Organizations
- Journalism and New Media
- Justice and Law
- Public Health
- Religion, Politics, Peace and Security
- Sustainable Development
For more information about applying academic credit toward your major, contact Dr. Philip A. Dynia at dynia@loyno.edu or 504-865-2561.