Political Studies

The Political Studies concentration students the opportunity to pursue careers in international studies, public administration, legislative affairs, and law. Students majoring in political science study the institutions and processes societies create to make collective decisions about human problems. Courses in this field address issues of justice and human rights, social movements, and economic development as they relate to the distribution of power in society.

In keeping with the College mission, students in Political Studies are encouraged to examine problems of conflict reconciliation and peacemaking in both national and international contexts. The concentration is compatible with virtually any other major at the College, as students in the field often double major in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Spanish or Environmental Studies. They also often minor in Sustainability.

The department encourages its students to pursue internships, community service opportunities, and extra-curricular activities. It offers a number of study abroad programs, internships in Washington, D.C., research opportunities and lobbying activities