Political Science
The major explores government, policy, and politics in the U.S. and around the world. Students may specialize their curriculum by selecting from degree options in legal studies, national security, and political theory. The legal studies option focuses on U.S. and international law as well as the roles of lawyers and judges in society. The national security option examines current and future threats to individual, national, and global security. The political theory option considers difficult questions of law, justice, freedom, and equality through the study of ancient to contemporary political philosophy.
Career Options
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- Research Analystآ
- Governmental or NonGovernmental Organization Staffer at Local, State, National, Regional, and/or International Levelsآ
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- Journalist/Political Correspondentآ
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- Civil Servantآ
- Campaign Stafferآ
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- Governmental Relations Staffer
Interesting Fact: Students in the Hokies on the Hill program earn 12 credits while working on Capitol Hill!
Contact:
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527A Major Williams Hall