海角社区

Department of Political Science

College of Arts and Sciences
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The Political Science curriculum provides you with broad understanding of political systems and the policy-making process in preparation for careers in law, government service, teaching, business and journalism.

The Department of Political Science offers programs that will introduce you to the discipline and methods of political science: American politics, political philosophy, international relations, comparative politics, public administration, public policy.

Undergraduate
Graduate

Career Opportunities

Law

Law

海角社区 graduates who earn law degrees have distinguished themselves as judges, legislators, district attorneys and in other public service areas, as well as in the private practice of law.

US Capitol

Government Service

The federal, state and local governments recruit political science majors for positions as administrative, budgetary and personnel assistants, program analysts; and as civilian employees in the military forces.

Public Administration Careers

Graduate Professionals

Many political science majors pursue the Master of Public Administration degree at and establish professional careers in federal, state or local government agencies. Others earn master's and doctoral degrees in political science and teach at the higher ed level.

Our Mission

The Political Science Department provides all university students with knowledge and appreciation of national and state political processes, equips undergraduate and graduate majors with a wide knowledge of the various areas of the discipline and methods of critical analysis and effective communication to prepare them for appropriate professional, educational, and occupational opportunities, and engages in research, professional activities, and community service.