Program offered is a Bachelor.

Political Science is a discipline that aims to understand, analyze, and evaluate governmental institutions, public policy, political ideas, and collective action within societies and among nations. By introducing students to the tools of the discipline - its theories, concepts and research methods - the study of political science enables students to explore the power relationships, social-economic conditions, and ideological commitments that shape political action and public argument in a diverse and globally interdependent society.

The Political Science Department takes seriously the mission at the heart of the liberal arts education: cultivating thoughtful, articulate, active, and responsible citizens. In doing so, the department offers courses and research experiences emphasizing the development of writing skills, critical thinking, and active and intelligent engagement with issues affecting contemporary public life. Political Science students develop an array of skills and experiences that lead to careers in federal, state, and local government; international organizations; law; nonprofit organizations and associations; campaign management and polling; journalism; teaching; and graduate study.

Students interested in politics and government may also consider several interdisciplinary majors with a substantial political science component. These majors are History/Government, International Studies, Philosophy/Political Thought, and Political Economy/Public Policy.