政治科学专业涉及33个学分，其中包括必修课程的15个学分：政治概论，美国政府与政治，比较政治，国际关系，政治思想基础。然后，学生从与美国政府，比较政治，国际关系，政治思想和法律相关的课程列表中选择18个学分。在他们的选修课中，学生可以选择在当地政治办公室或华盛顿特区参加4学分的无薪实习。希腊哲学家亚里斯多德（Aristotle，公元前384-322年）曾说过，政治学是最重要的学科之所以要学习，是因为它教会了人们如何以及为什么人们在社区中团结起来并做出自己的选择。今天，当我们努力理解如何应对社会和其他国家的
The Department of Political Science and Law is recognized both internationally and nationally for the quality of its programs and curriculum. We offer state of the art political and legal theory in the classroom and internships. There are internships and practicums in venues running the gamut from municipal, county and state opportunities to international NGOs and a variety of countries. Opportunities to study law with faculty who have multiple degrees in the humanities and social sciences, as well as law degrees, launch students in career trajectories toward the highest levels of government and the judiciary.<br><br>Political Science teaches us how and why people join together in communities and make the choices they do. It helps us understand how to understand and address many challenges in our society and throughout the world. Political Science also helps us to understand how our choices as individuals affect the world around us.