As a Hastings College Political Science major, you?ll gain the tools necessary for understanding and critically analyzing everything from current events to political science theories ? skills which are key components to so many career opportunities. Whether pursuing a career in corporate law or the non-profit sector, government service or private business, higher education or journalism, Political Science at Hastings makes you a strong candidate.

Since we?re living in a global economy ? and issues around the globe impact so many businesses and organizations ? at Hastings College, you?ll have an option to focus on International Studies and to join our award-winning Model UN Team. It?s a great opportunity to visit the United Nations Headquarters in New York and compete against the top teams in the world!

You?ll have an opportunity to develop a research project early in your collegiate career and present at conferences such as the Midwest Undergraduate Political Science Research Conference, the Great Plains Political Science Association?s annual meeting or even the Midwest Political Science Association?s annual meeting.