A major in political science opens the door to a variety of career possibilities, in and out of government. Political science focuses on both the timeless—what is human nature?—and the most pressing questions of today,  like environmental implications of government policy and what is the best policy to take with emerging powers like China and India.

The Political Science Department offers two majors and five concentrations. Each one opens doors of opportunity for service to society and personal growth.

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The major in international relations and diplomacy is designed to prepare students to enter into the foreign service or into international agencies on the private, governmental, or worldwide level. Examples of such organizations - with headquarters in the United States or abroad - are CARE, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (part of NAFTA), or the World Bank.

Preparation for graduate school, for students wishing to specialize in a certain area, is also provided. Further information on international career opportunities is available from the major advisor.

A background in international studies and in at least one foreign language are considered essential for competitiveness in the international field. The student will work with the major advisor to develop a coherent course of studies for his or her area of interest.

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