Political Science (BA)

Why Political Science at Thomas College?

Political Science requires strong critical thinking skills — to succeed in this important field of study, you have to be able to recognize and appreciate different perspectives on the controversial issues of our time. If you’re interested in serving others, engaging in thoughtful discussion, and even changing the course of history, political science might be right for you. You’ll graduate with a flexible set of skills in research, analysis, and communication that will kickstart a career you love. You can focus your studies further in public policy, public administration, or security studies and demonstrate proficiency in a specialized area.

At a Glance

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121 credit hours

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3 year option

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Career-focused curriculum

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Internships

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Leadership development

Key Courses

American National Government
Comparative Political Systems
Politics of State and Local Government
International Relations

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Our Faculty

	Name	Title
	John Majewski, Ph.D.	Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the School of Arts and Sciences
	James Libby, Ph.D.	Professor of Business Administration
	Jeremy Pare, LP.D.	Assistant Professor of Law and Policy