Teaching & Education
A key component of APSA's mission is
to support political science education and the professional development of its
practitioners. Teaching is a vital component of the discipline, and APSA seeks
to generate a greater understanding of cutting-edge approaches, techniques,
and methodologies that can be effectively applied in the political science
classroom. Programs include the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference,
teaching awards, the APSA syllabus project, and civic engagement
initiatives.
To learn more, please see Teaching Resources.
Professional Development
Professional development in political science involves educating and training students and faculty on career skills and strategies. The purpose of this training is to enhance knowledge, preparation, performance, and advancement in both academic and non-academic spheres. The APSA professional development
program coordinates a series of initiatives aimed at promoting professional
development for all those engaged in the discipline of political
science.
Supporting professional development among APSA members assists in the Association's core objectives, including: promoting scholarly research and
communication; promoting high quality teaching and education; diversifying the
profession and representing its diversity; increasing academic and
non-academic opportunities; and strengthening the professional environment for
political science.
To learn more, please visit Professional Development
Resources.