A major in political science prepares students for careers in law, public administration, management, campaigns and elections, issue advocacy, communications, the diplomatic corps and many other exciting fields in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Beyond its worth in career terms, the study of politics and government can lead to more effective pursuit of a person's political interests as a civic responsibility or as an avocation.

The Political Science major requires the following courses: Political Science 111, 150, 223 or 224, 230, 245, and 498; an additional 20 credits of political science courses; and participation in a for-credit experiential learning or off-campus study program approved by the Department and the Office of Registration and Records. Examples of such programs include: the Department's Capital Semester Internship Program (Political Science 471), the International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle, a study abroad program affiliated with Brethren Colleges Abroad, the Elizabethtown College Oxford University Summer Program, and May term international experiences sponsored by individual faculty and departments. Approved political science courses in these off-campus programs will count toward the major.

The Department participates in the secondary school certification in the Citizenship Education program, the Forestry and Environmental Management major, and the Environmental Science major, offering a public policy concentration.

The Department participates in the College Honors in the Discipline program. For guidelines and details as to requirements, the student should consult the Department chair or Prof. Wayne Selcher, Departmental Honors Coordinator.

For information about The American University Washington Semester Program or internship opportunities in Harrisburg through the Department's Capital Semester Internship Program (Political Science 471), students should contact Prof. E. Fletcher McClellan.