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The Political Science - Public Service major is ideal for students who are interested in studying how laws and regulations are influenced and created. Students will focus on how policy is formulated, implemented, evaluated and interpreted, or focus on a specific area of policy, such as urban or environmental policy. Unique to the major is a specialized focus on the American political system and an internship requirement to work with a political, governmental or non-profit organization. Through classes and internship experience, Political Science - Public Service students will be prepared to explore a variety of careers where their decision-making skills, clear communication, and knowledge of policy are able to thrive.
Real World Outcomes
Political science majors develop research, analytic and communication skills relevant to many professional fields. These skills provide the first step toward careers in teaching, law, management, government, urban planning, journalism, politics, administration or for graduate studies in various fields.
Requirements
You will begin your studies with fundamental courses in contemporary political science and the historical foundations of modern politics. At the upper-division level, you will study a broad range of topics in political theory, American government and institutions, public law, and international relations and comparative political systems.
