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OUR POLITICAL SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERS TWO SPECIALIZATIONS SO THAT YOU CAN CHOOSE THE BEST COURSE OF STUDY BASED ON YOUR CAREER GOALS.
International Affairs
Many students hold the determination and desire to find careers abroad after graduation and to create change in the global political structure. The nations of the world are more interconnected than ever before and a specialization in international affairs provides a solid foundation for building analytical and communication skills when working with different cultures and governments outside the United States.
Successful graduates with a specialization in international affairs find rewarding careers in a number of multinational corporations and non-profits such as Amnesty International, The Red Cross, The Peace Corps, and in foreign service work focusing on refugee rights and global politics.
Courses in international affairs cover topics including politics of the global economy, international relations, and war within world politics. Russian and post-Soviet affairs and the politics of Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East are part of the broad curriculum that provides an in-depth understanding for all international affairs students.
Check out the International Affairs Curricular Guide, which helps you outline what courses you would want to take each semester for all four years. View all specialization requirements.
Pre-Law
For undergraduates planning on attending law school and later working in the legal realm of courts, business, and government, the pre-law specialization instills analytical and substantive skills in each student to ensure success in law school and beyond.
One of the most common undergraduate degrees to obtain in preparation for law school, the political science program focuses on several different areas of study within the major with coursework in subjects such as the legal and judicial process, constitutional law, and civil liberties. Pre-law students in political science gain an understanding of these topics and skills to ensure a competitive edge during the intensely demanding years of law school.
Advisors are available to assist pre-law students with finding a suitable career focus and preparing for the LSAT and law school application procedures. With a proper foundation of relevant coursework and advanced readiness for law school, pre-law specialization students have an advantage when heading into advanced degree work and a multitude of careers in law.
Check out the Pre-Law Curricular Guide, which helps you outline what courses you would want to take each semester for all four years. View all specialization requirements.