Department of Political, Social and Cultural Sciences
Dr. Charles Boateng, Chairperson
Contact Number: (908) 737-3997 or (908) 737-3990
Email: cboateng@kean.edu
Degrees Offered:
- Bachelor in Global Studies
- Bachelor in Political Science
- Bachelor in Political Science: International/Comparative Politics Option
- Bachelor in Sociology
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Sociology
- Philosophy and Religion
Program Description:
The Department of Political, Social and Cultural Sciences houses programs in Political Science and Sociology, and is committed to training students to become critically active and informed members of their communities, their governments, their societies, and their world.
Political Science concerns itself with the study of governments and governing procedures; what they are, how they change and what one thinks they should be-this includes international organizations, national states and sub-units of nations. While political science is concerned with understanding legislative, executive and judicial bodies that are formally part of government, it is also concerned with the political activities and influence of many other related groupings. It considers, for example, political parties, voting behavior and interest groups, as well as relevant activities of other organizations and individuals. The entire process by which public policy is formulated and executed (“who gets what, when, where and how”) constitutes the field of political science.
The Bachelor in Sociology provides student with a sociological framework to understand our contemporary social landscape. Sociology is a system of thought and a set of inquiries that help students recognize themselves in the world and provided the opportunity to affect change through action, civic engagement, and active citizenship. The Sociology Program emphasizes teaching in a supportive environment focusing on critical thinking, critical pedagogy, and critical social theory to help develop autonomous, self-reflective, and socially responsible qualities in our students. The program also emphasizes robust conceptual approaches and rigorous research skills. Sociology students gain a broad and deep understanding of social life to better navigate different social and work environments.
Admissions Requirements:
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