Political Science Department
Student Resources
Political Science Student Organizations & Activities
- CLIC (Community Legal Information Center)
- CJSA (Criminal Justice Student Association)
- GAPSS (Graduate Association of Political Science Students)
- Model United Nations
- Pi Sigma Alpha
- Pre-Law Society
- Studium
- Other campus clubs and organizations
CLIC (Community Legal Information Center)
CLIC provides free legal information to the Chico community as well as surrounding areas. California State University, Chico student paralegal interns staff CLIC and provide free legal information in the forms of seminars, workshops, and limited representation to clients in administrative law hearings. To find out about opportunities to participate as an intern, visit their Web site, or call 898-4354.
CJSA (Criminal Justice Student Association)
The Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is an organization for students interested in the field of criminal justice. CJSA organizes activities to help students succeed in their chosen professions. For example, they have hosted résumé workshops, job recruiters, and information sessions regarding how to interview well. They also plan activities that are of interest to members such as prison tours and inviting professionals to talk about their careers. The organization is open to all CSU, Chico students interested in criminal justice, not just criminal justice majors. Contact Professor Way, faculty advisor, at lway@csuchico.edu for more information.
GAPSS (Graduate Association of Political Science Students)
GAPSS provides graduate students with an opportunity to network, strategize about careers and classes, and get to know each other outside of the seminar environment. Contact Professor Weber, lweber@csuchico.edu, faculty advisor, for more information.
Model United Nations
Chico 's Model UN students have earned an international reputation for excellence during the past 15 years. Interested students take POLS 442 in the fall semester and compete at the American West conference in mid-November. The top performers then take POLS 340A and 340B in the spring to prepare for the National Model UN Conference (usually mid-spring semester). In 2005 more than 3200 students (40 percent from colleges outside the U.S.) competed, representing over 230 delegations. Contact Professor Ostrom, costrom@csuchico.edu faculty advisor. For more information visit their Web site You can read an article the faculty advisors wrote about the MUN experience.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Chico State is home to the Upsilon Delta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. Applications can be obtained from the political science department office. For more information, contact Professor Turner, ccturner@csuchico.edu, faculty advisor.
Pre-Law Society
Contact Professor Allen, mdallen@csuchico.edu , faculty advisor, for more information.
Studium
Studium is a student journal on political science. The journal contains articles about politics by students from all disciplines. The journal is edited and produced by students enrolled in POLS 480. For more information, visit their Web site or contact the faculty advisors Professor Barrios sbarrios@csuchico.edu , and Professor Weber, lweber@csuchico.edu.