From world peace to health-care policy to economic growth and stability, graduates with a degree in political science are prepared to enter a world of policy and debate with the tools needed to affect change at all levels of society.

A political science major provides excellent preparation for a wide range of fields, including law, government and community service, journalism, management, policy making, finance and communications.

Political science majors take a minimum of nine courses in the department: eight core courses and one elective course. Majors take a senior seminar in the term prior to graduation.