Colorado Technical University

To be a senator which form of political science would be best?

I have studied other senators but i can't really find exactly what they branched off in to.. thanks for feedbackk. Comparative Politics (Most courses satisfy X area multicultural requirement) Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: CPO2002 Comparative politics studies the domestic politics of countries throughout the world and develops an understanding of how politics works by observing the differences and similarities among various political systems. Comparative politics is interdisciplinary because to understand the politics of a country, we must also understand something of its economy, social system, international position, history, and culture. International Relations Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: INR2002 International relations is the study of the political relationships among the world’s national governments. Courses in international relations look at many of the problems and issues of world politics and provide possible explanations for the events we witness. Topics include such things as the causes and effects of war and peace; the difficulties faced by nations in making agreements; the role of international organizations such as the United Nations; the formation of foreign policy; and global responses to contemporary social problems. American Government (Note that some courses with the POS prefix are not American Government courses) Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: POS1041 The study of American politics aims to answer important and enduring questions about politics and government at the local, state, and national levels. Various courses consider such topics as political participation and voting behavior; the conduct of elected politicians, both in campaigning and in governing; and institutions like interest groups, bureaucracy, and the courts. Courses use theoretical, historical, and analytical perspectives to illuminate the workings of the American political system. Public Policy Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: PUP3002 The study of public policy focuses on what governments do, how and why they do it, and what the consequences are. Such studies may focus on governmental decisions made at any level and in any nation, and can range from studies of specific government actions or programs to more general assessments of government performance. Public Administration Introductory course: PAD3003 – a good first course, not prerequisite to upper-level courses Public administration courses are taught by the Reuben Askew School of Public Administration. The PAD internship is the only one of their courses that cannot count toward the political science major. Public administration studies the role and functioning of bureaucracies in the formulation and implementation of public policy. It looks at the legal, financial, and managerial aspects of government activities, with a practical and applied approach. It can be thought of a business administration for the public sector. IM NOT ASKING HOW TO BE A SENATOR. I HAVE RESEARCHED ALL OF THAT; I WANT TO KNOW WHICH FIELD OF POLITICAL SCIENCE WILL LOOK BEST ON MY RESUME AND WHY? i plan to major in law and become a lawyer but i wanted my minor to be in social sciences.. thanks.

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1. It's irrelevant. Nobody checks to see what a person running for senate majored in, that's just stupid.
2. forget all the garbage you just listed. to be a senator you need to know how to lie good.
3. Take a good course in How To Lie to The American Public!!!! Thats all they seem to be able to do, ie, Pelosi, Franks, Dodd and even Obama! Get as good as Obama, you might even be elected as Prez fo sho!!!!
4. Joel R is right.
5. Be aware of your surroundings ! Have some foresight ! take the initiative ! That is what being a leader is all about homeskillit ! People who filled those positions in the past saw a need before hand, and they got after it ! Look around your state and think of where it's going, then you'll have a better idea of what to study. Public admin and American gov would be a good start ! Don't go in for all that comaparative & international bullion, you can go there later. Do it for your country, or don't do it at all ! And remember you want to be functional, not just a clean resume, so starting with those basics will give you a firm foothold, and maybe you'll get somewhere. Maybe ! Good luck!
6. I'm going to translate all those into politically incorrect English. Just remember that your major has more to do with what you want to learn than where you can go; no one but you cares past college but you end up with a different set of tools each way. International Relations is for people who want to work at a US embassy in their home country. Public Policy is for people who want to milk a comfy government contract in some long forgotten department for eternity. Public Administration is your best bet if you want to work in politics. You're gonna get stuck working for the guys that took Public Policy and are busy cheating the system, but maybe one day you'll claw your way past them and everyone else and get a job in your city government. It would help if your parents were already on the other side of the door holding it open for you. American Government is for high school social studies teachers, history buffs, and civil war reenactment types. Times two for comparative politics, except that you have a shot at working for the school you're going to instead of a high school. So pretty much pick the third one and good luck with your lottery ticket. A lot of our senators studied law, not politics. What you study in school won't matter as much to you eventually being a senator, as the friends you make doing it and the jobs you do after school.
7. None of the above is even remotely correct! To be a successful Senator you first must have money! Lots of it, or you wont be able to pay your way in the ballot box! You must also be skilled in 'confusing the issue' and lying convincingly when you need to, which is most of the time! You have to be expert in delivering 'legal' nonsense and silly arguments as well as political 'finger pointing' to no purpose at all! You must KNOW 'people'..Devious and nefarious people, who will 'arrange' things for you like hookers, payoff's, scandal coverup's, rumor spreading and political spin! ( it doesnt hurt to know the odd mafia hitman either) And finally, party political loyalty! Dont have any at all, it could loose you your Senate seat so you must always remember, a true Senator is born with a silver spoon in his mouth, speaks with a forked tongue, and carries a sharp knife for itinerate back stabbing!..Obey these rules, and you will be a very successful Senator!