Overview
Deepen your understanding of the single most impactful force on society and culture today: the political system. The study of political science is crucial to understanding and actively participating in today’s competitive political environment and in making informed decisions on political issues.
Careers
- More than 60% of poli sci grads pursue graduate studies
- More than 30 percent of poli sci grads go to law school
What You'll Study
The science of power
Faculty
Passionate, knowledgeable mentors
Faculty possess diverse perspectives and areas of expertise, providing students with information they need to make informed decisions on local, national, and international political issues.










Student Opportunities
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Truman Scholarship
This is a competitive national scholarship for students with exceptional leadership potential and who are committed to careers in...
Students have opportunities to participate in national meetings and present scholarly papers.
Political Science students can study abroad, spend a semester in D.C., or attend a Trinity Study Abroad program in Berlin, The Hague, China, and Japan...
Most majors complete one or more internships prior to graduation at local, state, national, and international levels. Students have held internships...
Pi Sigma Alpha
The nationally recognized political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, stimulates scholarship and intelligent interest in...
Pi Sigma Alpha Award
Trinity honors one graduating senior with an outstanding track record of achievement in the area of political science.
When You Graduate
Be a frontrunner in a crowded field
About 60 percent of majors pursue graduate studies in the fields of law, public policy, and international affairs. These Tigers are valued for their skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis and reasoning, and research ability.
Careers
Tigers have excelled at careers in law, government, international affairs, nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, interest group advocacy, public relations, communications, teaching, print journalism, and broadcast and new media, and beyond.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Harvard
- Notre Dame
- Stanford
- University of Texas-Austin
- Wake Forest
- Wisconsin
Career Areas:
- Advocacy
- Government
- Law
- Nonprofits
- Public Administration
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- ABC News
- Citi Bank
- U.S. Congress
Take the next step
Have more questions or want more information? Learn more about becoming a Tiger, and how you can accelerate what’s next for your education.