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
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
American Presidency
An examination of the Presidency in the constitutional order, including recruitment, powers, and responsibilities and its relationship to the other major agencies of the state.
Elections and Campaigns
A study of the recruitment, nomination, and election of public officials in the United States with an emphasis on election theory, the legal framework of elections, campaign strategy and tactics, voting behavior, political advertising, and campaign finance.
Middle East and the World
An examination of international relations in the Middle East with an emphasis on domestic, regional, and global factors in shaping the foreign policies of major countries of the region.
Constitutional Law
Study the U.S. Supreme Court's role in defining the nature and scope of national judicial, executive, and legislative authority.
Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
Explore challenges facing Third World societies through the works of artists and writers to depict and detail issues such as poverty, the plight of ethnic minorities, the status of women, and the legacy of colonialism.
International Criminal Justice: the Hague Program
Analyze the birth and development of International Criminal Justice and the international crimes leading to the creation of International Criminal Tribunals.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Economics (B.A.)
Economics (Minor)
Urban Studies (B.A.)
Urban Studies (Minor)
Pre-Law (Special Interest)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Communication (B.A.)
Communication (Minor)
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (Minor)
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
Speak from experience
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
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