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Political Science
Division: Social Science
Department: Political Science
Political Science - A social science that studies the processes, principles, and structure of government and of political institutions.
Do you want to change the world? Have you always dreamt of your face on the three-dollar bill?
Why Political
Science?
Fact 1: You don't have to get a Political Science degree
to run for president - but you can.
Fact 2: The Political Science major offers you an opportunity
to understand the role of government and political behavior in societies
of the past and present, in order to help you further develop your professional
and civic judgment.
Fact 3: With a degree in Political Science, you can pursue
a career in business, teaching, foreign service, government service, interest
groups, media, or law.
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Why Political
Science at SJC?
Variety: When studying Political Science
at SJC, you can specialize in two of three subfields, including American
Politics, Comparative and International Politics, and Political Theory.
- American Politics: If you dream of running for office, or you wish to take an active part in the decision-making of tomorrow, then a concentration in American Politics is for you. You can focus on the formal and informal institutions of the American political system and learn to identify and analyze current policy issues.
- Comparative and International Politics: Do you want to learn about other governments and political institutions? When you study Comparative and International Politics, you can prepare for an active role in shaping the world.
- Political Theory: If you're heading for law school and want to be a step ahead of your classmates, then a focus in Political Theory will give you the foundation you need. You will read and analyze some of the most influential political writings of our time.
Hands-on Experience: The faculty at SJC encourage all of their students to pursue internships. Internships in the Political Science Department have included the Washington Center, the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, the Council of the Americas, Tribune Group Broadcasting in Washington, D.C., and the Curator's Office at the United States Supreme Court. (Success Stories)
Faculty and Class Size: Our Political Science Department consists of faculty who hold doctorate degrees in their fields of expertise, and have traveled all over the globe, including India, Nicaragua, and Chile. Classes range between 15 and 25 students to assure that you will not be just another face in the crowd. (Faculty Profiles)
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