Political Science TAP

The Political Science department offers a Talent Advanced Program (TAP) for a select group of students admitted into this major. TAPs are specialized academic learning communities that are offered by invitation only, based on criteria set by the department. TAPs provide first-year students with a variety of opportunities for a successful transition to the academic and social life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Students who are invited and choose to participate in the Political Science TAP (POLSCI TAP) will:
  1. Live together in the Pierpont - Moore Halls in the Southwest Residential Area of campus.
  2. Enroll in a section of College Writing 112 - taught in the residential area.
  3. Enroll in other designated classes with POLSCI TAP students, including an introductory seminar.
  4. Meet faculty members "up close and personal" through a variety of academic opportunities offered by the department.

If you were invited to this program, please be sure to read all of the information in the letter from Professors John Hird, Carlene Edie, and Barbara Ciesluk. We also encourage you to read the numerous comments from previous POLSCI TAP students and letters from current POLSCI TAP students, referred to as "Student Ambassadors" linked below.

Remember to attend to the timelines and procedures to join this program!!
For additional information about TAPs, please refer to the TAP index and TAP FAQs. Thanks!

Courses

Click here for courses associated with the program.

Political Science - Fall 2007

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