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Political Science Majors RAP – Fall 2008

All students entering UMass Amherst as Political Science Majors are welcome to join this fantastic RAP! The program is a wonderful opportunity for 24 first-year students who would like to meet other Political Science majors, make connections to faculty, and learn about the many opportunities within the department of Political Science at UMass Amherst. Political Science RAP students will enroll in a small section of Political Science 197B – “Power” taught by a Political Science professor in the residential area. Power is the key concept in political analysis. This class will examine how Power is conceptualized, what it is and who has it. The dialogue in the class will be dynamic and inspirational. There will be a special section of the Political Science department's new one-credit first-year seminar “Life in Political Science” reserved for the students in this RAP.

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Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program!

When you join this RAP you will

• Enroll in a unique 1-credit seminar created specifically for Political Science majors. The seminar will taught by an advanced graduate student (alumni of UMass as an undergraduate) with the participation of current seniors in the major.
• Work closely with faculty members through a variety of academic opportunities offered by the department.
• Discuss and identify ways to pursue your academic and/or career goals.
• Share your living-and-learning experience with a community of high-achieving Political Science Majors.

Classes

Students will enroll in the following classes:

• Political Science 197B “Power” small section taught by faculty in the residential area
• Political Science 193S “Life in Political Science” Departmental Seminar 1-credit
• English 112 – College Writing, in the residential area

Location

Students will live in Pierpont Hall in the Southwest area of campus.

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