Why Political Science?

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

What is political science? We will cover the major requirements, minors and programs, internship opportunities, and ways to get involved in the political science department. To get a better sense of the discipline, students will learn about the major (sub)fields in political science including American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Political Methodology. Guest lecturers from each field will allow students to meet with prominent political scientists and learn more about their subfields. This course will also provide students with an opportunity to discern their academic and professional interests in political science.