Political Science Major

Political Science deals with the perennial questions, Who Governs? and To What Ends? Political scientists study the formal and informal political processes that shape public policy. Political Science combines both humanistic and scientific perspectives in order to understand the political behavior of individuals, groups and nations. Our Political Science major provides you with a basis for informed participation in community politics, electoral politics and advocacy, as well as a solid foundation for a variety of careers in both the public and private sectors, domestically and internationally.