The Political Science Department prepares students for informed and creative activism by providing them an opportunity to develop analytical skills. The program incorporates historical, quantitative, experimental, ethnographic, psychological and creative methodologies while aiming to sensitize students to the essential questions of politics and life. Many of our graduates are community organizers, attorneys or public servants in local, state or federal government.
Studying political science prepares students for various careers by building analytical and writing skills while encouraging independent thought, respect, and interest in current affairs.
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We strive to be—and to create—public intellectuals, engaged scholars, committed students and practical politics.
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