In the program offered by Rider University students will acquire a variety of methodological skills and theoretical perspectives in order to develop a broad understanding of political institutions and processes, political cultures, and political actors. Students enjoy experiential learning in many of their courses, including Congressional simulations, mock trials, and creative problem solving in foreign policy.
Students take courses in every subfield of political science:
- American politics
- comparative politics
- constitutional law
- political theory
- international relations
Career opportunities:
- local and national politics and government
- international politics and IGOs (international governmental organizations)
- non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Peace Corps and Teach for America
- community and political organizing
- think tanks and policy analysis
- business
- journalism
- education
- graduate and law school
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