Dr. Steven L. Schweizer
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Contact Information
Office: 317 McClurg Phone: 803-321-5214 Email Me
Mailing Address: Department of Political Science, Newberry College, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Office Hours
MWF 8:00-8:50 and 12:00-12:50
MF 10:00-10:50
TTh 10:40-12:10
Th 8:00-9:15
Fall 2010 Classes
POS 121 American Government (two sections)
POS 350 Political Parties and Elections
POS 461 Political Thought: Ancient, Medieval, and Reformation
POS 495 Political and Legal Internships
List of Fall 2010 Texts
POS 121 American Government (two sections)
-Karen O'Connor and Larry Sabato, The Essentials of American Government, 2009 (ISBN: 9780205526833)
-Glenn Tinder, Political Thinking, 6th Edition (ISBN: 978067399389)
POS 350 Political Parties and Elections
-Marjorie Hershey, Party Politics in America, 14th edition (ISBN: 978-0205619634)
-George W. Plunkett, Plunkett of Tammany Hall (ISBN: 0451526201)
-SPSS
POS 461 Political Thought: Ancient, Medieval, and Reformation*
-Plato, The Republic and Other Works (Anchor Books; ISBN: 0385094973)
-Cicero, The Republic and the Laws (Oxford University Press; ISBN: 0192832360)
-St. Augustine, The City of God (Image Books; ISBN: 0385029101)
-Machiavelli, The Prince and Discourses (Modern Library; ISBN: 394309251)
-Martin Luther, Selections (Anchor Books; ISBN: 0385098766)
*Students must purchase hard copies of these texts (by these publishers). No etexts or library copies permitted.
Links to Fall 2010 Classes
POS 122 State and Local Government
POS 343 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
POS 350 Political Parties and Elections
POS 461 Political Thought: Ancient, Medieval, & Reformation
Federal Government Jobs
The federal government is expected to increase hiring in the next few years. Retirements and the expansion of federal programs will open job opportunities for those with associate, bachelor, and professional degrees. Click here to find out what jobs there are in your area of study or interest.
Newberry College Mock Trial
Newberry College is organizing a competitive Mock Trial Team. If you are interested in joining the team, contact Stephanie Strickland.
Click here for the Newberry Mock Trial website. It is currenlty under construction.
Mac Users Group Website
Click here to view the Mac Users Group website.