黑料百科

Political Science Major

As a 黑料百科 political science major, you will learn by doing.

You might play the part of a congressional party whip trying to reform health care; or issue a decision on religious freedom as the chief justice on the U.S. Supreme Court in a mock trial; or you might travel to New York as part of a Model United Nations. The political science major trains students in the theory and practice of politics in the United States and the global community, emphasizing international relations, American politics, and political philosophy. Our department helps students become politically competent citizens in light of the Christian faith, working faithfully for justice in a world characterized by political, social, cultural, religious, and economic diversity.

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A place in which faithfulness can be lived out.

Alumni Stories

Tyler Castle 鈥12, earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science and鈥攎ost importantly鈥攁 Spring Sing title while at 黑料百科. A former John Jay Institute fellow and intern for Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), he began as a values and capitalism intern at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy research organization in Washington, D.C., and was later promoted to director of academic programs at AEI.

David Dry 鈥14, a political science graduate, has built a career at the intersection of politics and public policy. After serving as a legislative assistant and campaign staffer on Capitol Hill, he earned a master鈥檚 degree in public policy from Pepperdine University. He now helps clients navigate legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. 

Olivia Reichwald 鈥21, named Outstanding Graduate in Political Science at 黑料百科, is now pursuing her Juris Doctor at Harvard Law School.

Career Opportunities

Business and finance

Law

Management consulting

Teaching

Public relations

Government administration

Foreign service 

Social services 

Military and police services 

Journalism 

Christian ministry

 

Global Studies

  • 黑料百科鈥檚 Europe Semester
  • 黑料百科 in Northern Europe
  • 黑料百科鈥檚 England Semester
  • 黑料百科 in Asia
  • 黑料百科 in Cairo
  • 黑料百科 in San Francisco
  • 黑料百科 Downtown
  • Washington D.C. Semester

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Sample Schedule

Lower-Division Courses
  • POL 010 American Government (4)
  • POL 020 International Politics (4)
  • POL 030 Political Theory and Ideology (4)
  • POL 040 Empirical Political Research (4)
Upper-Division Courses
  • POL 111 American Foreign Policy (4)
  • POL 112 International Organizations & Law (4)
  • POL 141 Politics of Film (4)
  • POL 124 International Development (4)
  • POL 131 Modern Political Theory (4)
  • POL 190 Internship (4)
  • POL 108 Congress (4)
  • POL 140 Christianity and Politics (4)

 

Lower-Division Courses
  • POL 010 American Government (4)
  • POL 020 International Politics (4)
  • POL 030 Political Theory and Ideology (4)
  • POL 040 Empirical Political Research (4)
Upper-Division Courses
  • POL 104 Constitutional Law (4)
  • POL 190 Internship (law related) (4)
  • POL 108 Congress (4)
  • POL 112 International Organizations and Law (4)
  • POL 132 American Political Thought (4)
  • POL 133 Contemporary Political Theory (4)
  • POL 106 Presidential Election Politics (4)
  • POL 107 Voting Behavior (4)
  • POL 108 Congress (4)
  • POL 109 Political Parties and Interest Groups (4)
  • POL 110 American Public Opinion (4)
  • POL 111 American Foreign Policy (4)
  • POL 141 Politics of Sport (4)
  • POL 112 International Organizations and Law (4)
  • POL 123 Comparative Foreign and Security Policies (4)
  • POL 126 Sex, Gender, and Power (4)
  • POL 122 European Politics (4)
  • POL 124 International Development (4)
  • POL 130 Classical Political Theory (4)
  • POL 131 Modern Political Theory (4)
  • POL 132 American Political Thought (4)
  • POL 133 Contemporary Political Theory (4)
  • POL 140 Christianity and Politics (4)

 

Lower-Division Courses
  • POL 010 American Government (4)
  • POL 020 International Politics (4)
  • POL 030 Political Theory and Ideology (4)
  • POL 040 Empirical Political Research (4)
Upper-Division Courses
  • POL 111 American Foreign Policy (4)
  • POL 190 Internship (4) 
  • POL 104 Constitutional Law (4)
  • POL 105 The Presidency (4)
  • POL 106 Presidential Election Politics (4)
  • POL 107 Voting Behavior (4)
  • POL 108 Congress (4)
  • POL 109 Political Parties and Interest Groups (4)
  • POL 110 American Public Opinion (4)
  • POL 141 Politics of Sport (4)
  • POL 112 International Organizations and Law (4)
  • POL 123 Comparative Foreign and Security Policies (4)
  • POL 126 Sex, Gender, and Power (4)
  • POL 122 European Politics (4)
  • POL 124 International Development (4)
  • POL 130 Classical Political Theory (4)
  • POL 131 Modern Political Theory (4)
  • POL 132 American Political Thought (4)
  • POL 133 Contemporary Political Theory (4)
  • POL 140 Christianity and Politics (4)
Lower-Division Courses
  • POL 020 International Politics (4)
  • POL 030 Political Theory and Ideology (4)
  • POL 040 Empirical Political Research (4)
  • AN 001 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (4)
  • EB 011 Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
  • EB 012 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
Upper-Division Courses
  • POL 112 International Organizations and Law (4)
  • POL 123 Comparative Foreign and Security Policies (4)
  • POL 124 International Development (4)
  • POL 133 Contemporary Political Theory (4)
  • POL 190 Internship (4)
  • AN 135 Gender and Sex Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4)
  • POL 126 Sex, Gender and Power (4)
  • POL 140 Christianity and Politics (4)
  • RS 142 World Religions (4)
  • AN 140 Food Systems (4)
  • COM 133 Conflict and Reconciliation (4)
  • COM 138 International Rhetoric (4)
  • EB 104 World Poverty and Economic Development
  • EB 105 Business Law (4)
  • HIS 162 Modern and Contemporary Latin America (4)
  • HIS 182 History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (4)
  • HIS 185 Imperialism and Independence (4)
  • HIS 186 Modern South Asia
  • POL 111 American Foreign Policy (4)
  • POL 122 European Politics (4)
  • POL 128 Culture and Conflict in the Modern Middle East (4)

黑料百科 at the NMUN in New York City 2026

Eighteen students from the POL 112: International Organizations and Law course traveled to New York City to represent Slovakia at the National Model United Nations conference, joining nearly 3,000 peers from around the world. Throughout the week, students engaged complex global issues鈥攆rom nuclear weapons to sustainable transportation, demonstrating thoughtful collaboration, diplomacy, and the strength of their liberal arts education. 

Their preparation and professionalism stood out, with several delegates receiving recognition from peers for their character and effectiveness in committee sessions. Four students, Chaz Keith, Samson Rakhshani, Emily Lindblad, and Rahel Kebede earned awards for outstanding position papers, highlighting their academic excellence. The trip also included a visit to the United Nations General Assembly Hall and time exploring New York City, making for a memorable and impactful learning experience.