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The study of political science is
primarily concerned with governmental structures and
processes in world societies, including who governs,
why, and how. Faculty specialties in the Department of
Political Science include American political
institutions; elections and political parties both in
the United States and abroad; legislative politics in
particular; international relations with an emphasis on
international political economy; the development and
decline of nation-states; the politics of gender; public
policy and public organizations; research methods; and
comparative politics with regional concentrations
including Western Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the
Middle East. In its programs leading to the B.A., M.A.,
and Ph.D., the department works to relate the study of
politics to its students' needs and concerns. We try to
reflect in our courses both the excitement and
seriousness of real-world politics.
The study of political science can build a foundation
for many types of future employment. Many political
science majors are preparing for graduate study in
public policy or in law school. Others intend to pursue
careers in journalism or teaching, in government, or in
business
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