Pre-Law Club
Political Science & Global Affairs offers students planning on going to law school the opportunity to join the Pre-law Club. Participation in the club will provide students with several benefits and enhance their preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and law school. The Pre-law Club will supply students with general information about law schools and provide a forum for students to organize the application process. A constitution governs the activity of the club.
"I enjoy being part of the Pre-Law club because it introduced me to people who share the same interests as mine. I really enjoy the opportunities to learn from more experienced students, professors and speakers when I have a chance. This club has taught me a lot about the LSAT, how to start my career, different career paths, and law school as well."-Gabriella Dos Santos Class of 2022
Model United NationsClub
The Model United Nations Club provides an opportunity for students to expand their knowledge and experience in international politics. Club members have the opportunity to grow as leaders, critical thinkers, and public speakers in a series of debates and conferences.
"The Sacred Heart Model United Nations Club is a community for young and passionate leaders who want to grow their skills in debating, networking, and public speaking. Every year we attend the National Model UN conference in New York City where we get to collaborate with other students from the world to create solutions to international problems. Model UN is a great place for anyone who wants to learn how to be a bigger part of the world they are in.” - Matteo P. Menta, Class of 2022
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha is the political science honor society at Sacred Heart University. Its mission is to recognize academic excellence, to encourage interest in government and politics and the study thereof, and to organize social activities for its members.
Members must:
- Be a declared major or minor in political science
- Have completed 12 credit hours of coursework in political science
- Have a GPA above 3.0
- Have a GPA above 3.2 in political science courses
For more information or to join, contact:
Isil Akbulut-Gok, Ph.D.
Global Affairs Program Director
203-365-4754
akbulutgoki@sacredheart.edu
Sigma Iota Rho
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3+ and major GPA of 3.4+ and completed at least 21 hours of Global Affairs coursework (including 2 courses at the 300 or 400 levels) in order to apply for membership to the national honor society for global and international affairs.
For more information or to join, contact:
Isil Akbulut-Gok, Ph.D.
Global Affairs Program Director
203-365-4754
akbulutgoki@sacredheart.edu
College Democrats
The College Democrats pledge themselves to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party. Furthermore, the College Democrats declare its intention to support all efforts to increase the participation of college students in democratic affairs. To these ends, the College Democrats shall educate and train its members so that they may be better able to, educate students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party; assist in the election of local, state, and national Democratic candidates and affect political change on the local, state, and national level. A constitution governs the activity of the club.
"I joined because I think it’s important to be politically involved even if you don’t have a career that’s in politics. Government policy’s affect our everyday lives. To me it means a place to be with likeminded people while at the same time learning about new perspectives of our current political climate." -Jack Kelly, Class of 2022
College Republicans
The College Republicans is an active campus organization thatsponsors speakers, voterregistration drives,andpolitical debates.The Clubis very active in federal, state and local electionsand encourages students to become deeply involved in the American political process. A Constitution governs the activity of the Club as well asthe process by which Club officers are selected. According to Article II the College RepublicanConstitution, four broad purposes are servedby theClub:
- To make known the principles of the Republican Party among members of the Sacred Heart University campus and community
- To aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government
- To encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at local, state, and national levels
- To develop political skills and leadership abilities among Republican studentsaspreparation for future service by them to the Party and the community
"Sacred Heart College Republicans is a wonderful club that is very welcoming (even if you are a College Democrat). We are focused on helping further the interest of the Republican Party on the Sacred Heart Campus, as well as in the greater Fairfield and Bridgeport Areas. We consistently partner with campaigns to offer our members volunteer opportunities on campaigns, giving them an ability to get into politics." - Ryan Silverstein, Class of Class of 2022
