Prepare for a lifetime of active and informed citizenship and develop your understanding of the workings of political life at the local, national and international levels.

Program Overview

Political science is the study of politics, government and the relationships of both with other aspects of society. Courses in political science enable students to use political theory and empirical analyses to make sense of their world, to interpret political phenomena in the United States and in other areas of the world, and to understand global politics.

Political science students gain research, critical thinking and writing skills that help prepare them for a variety of careers including law, public service, electoral politics, public policy, nonprofit advocacy, international relations, journalism and communication, and academia. Our faculty teach a wide variety of courses on subjects that include democratization in the Middle East, Chinese politics, immigration and citizenship, the politics of globalization, media and politics, economic inequality, women in politics, and populism and conspiracy theory, to reference just a few of our recent course offerings.