Political Science B.A.
Political Science is the study of who gets what, when, and how from government. Political scientists examine how our institutions shape decision-making, how citizens form opinions and hold elected officials accountable, the structure of governments throughout the world, how countries interact with one another, and why, at times, they do not. It is a broad study that employs a multitude of tools to answer questions about politics and governments. Students acquire skills through coursework, research, interactions with faculty, and internships that lead to careers in public, private, and non-profit sections. American Government and Politics seeks to better understand how collective governance h