In the town meeting, the halls of Congress or the United Nations, the great political questions are the same?how to reconcile individual aspirations and community needs, freedom and equality, authority and justice, participation and power.

The program from Drew University provides students a solid grounding in American politics, international relations, comparative politics and political theory.?

Through thought-provoking courses and multiple experiential learning opportunities, including the possibility of taking courses in Washington, D.C., political science majors work closely with the faculty to explore politics and government from many different viewpoints.

Career Outcomes

Our majors and minors leave Drew with impressive internship experiences, and, having studied with top-notch faculty, a complex understanding of pressing issues.

Our alumni go to graduate school or law school, work for federal, state and local governments or join the financial sector, government consulting firms, major law firms and nonprofits.