Overview
At Trinity, a minor in political science gives you a versatile tool to build your resume. Political science can help you deepen your understanding of the single most impactful force on society and culture today: the political system. Discover how the study of political science can help you make informed decisions on political issues, and strengthen your writing, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Facts Table
- More than 60% of Political Science graduates pursue graduate studies
- More than 30% of Political Science graduates 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
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...
Students have held internships with federal judges in San Antonio, the Supreme Court of the United States, the White House, the EU (European Union) in...
Pi Sigma Alpha
The nationally recognized political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, stimulates scholarship and intelligent interest in...
When You Graduate
Stepping stone to a better future
With bolstered skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis and reasoning, and research ability, political science minors add keen depth to their primary area of career or graduate school focus.
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.