It’s an exciting time to be involved in politics. AM radio and cable TV are full of debate on immigration reform and freedom of the press. The Web is changing the face of campaign fundraising and political discourse.
Are you eager to make your mark?
With a political science degree from Capital, you can build the skills, knowledge and perspective you need to work in law, government or the non-profit world.
About Our Program
At Capital, political science is a flexible discipline. You can tailor your degree to your specific interests by:
Choosing one of several related majors (political science, public administration, international studies, or economics-political science
Choosing one of three tracks within the political science major
Adding a minor
Do you plan to use political science as a stepping stone to law school? Lots of students do. And by coming to Capital for your political science degree, you can greatly improve your chances of law school admission.
Our political science professors have years of teaching and publishing experience under their belts. Their academic interests range from public administration to African-American economic development.
The further you go in our program, the more your own interests and career goals will evolve. Through regular face-to-face meetings, your faculty adviser will get to know you and make sure you’re getting the courses and opportunities you need for your chosen career.
Capital’s political science faculty members have been recognized for outstanding advising and teaching skills with Cotterman and Praestantia Awards, two of Capital highest honors.
As a political science major at Capital, you will:
- Build a deep understanding of political philosophy; government institutions, processes and procedures; and public and non-profit administration
- Develop the critical-thinking and analysis skills you’ll need to get accepted to law school
- Learn how values enrich the public marketplace of ideas
- Learn how ethics contribute to the health of our political system
Political science is all about learning, discussing and debating the issues. And our program’s small class sizes facilitate this kind of learning. Even in lecture classes, students speak up. Forums and panel discussions help keep things lively.
Outside the classroom setting, you’ll have even more opportunities for applying in-class learning. Capital’s Columbus location makes it the perfect place to study the way governments work in the real world.
At Capital, political science thrives outside the classroom through student organizations and activities. There are many ways for you to get involved.
With a political science degree from Capital, you can earn admission to graduate schools around the country, including Capital’s own Law School.
When you enter the job market, you’ll have the well-rounded experience that top companies are looking for. Past political science graduates have built careers as:
- Lawyers
- International bankers
- International business executives
- Insurance company executives
- Politicians (city council members, state representatives, etc.)
- Teachers at the grade school and college levels
- Managers in local, state and federal government agencies
To truly understand the way governments work, you have to be able to come up with your own questions and find and support your answers. Research skills are crucial – especially if you want to go to law or graduate school.
When you graduate from Capital, you’ll have a full year of experience studying political research methods – more than many undergraduates get. You will also have experience presenting your findings.
POLITICAL SCIENCE CURRICULA: