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Nov 21, 2024
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2014-2015 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Politics
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The major in Politics introduces students to the main themes, issues and questions of the academic study of politics, and rests upon two related bases. First it provides training in the four sub-fields of politics: American politics, comparative politics, political theory, and international relations. Second, it emphasizes the normative and philosophical dimensions of politics and public policy..
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Major requirements include:
Course Requirements:
Students must take a minimum of 10 courses, listed below.
Sophomore Year
Politics majors generally take their comparative politics and political theory requirements. Depending on initial placement, they may also be completing their modern or classical language requirement. The remainder of their schedules can be filled by major (Politics Department) electives, other core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.
Junior Year
Politics majors generally take two major electives over the course of the year, and their research methods requirement in the spring semester. Students who study abroad will need to take Research Methods at a different time. The rest of students’ schedules can be occupied with core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.
Senior Year
Politics majors generally take two ,major electives over the course of the year, and their senior seminar requirement in the fall semester. The rest of their schedules can be occupied with core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.
Washington Internship and Study Abroad: Students are strongly encouraged to gain real political experience during their undergraduate years through study abroad, travel and internships.
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