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Political Science
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Political science is the study of governmental
institutions, political processes, and political behavior. It
encompasses the following subfield areas: American politics, comparative
politics, international studies, law and politics, and political theory.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The undergraduate program offers a broad range of courses about politics
and government at local, state, national, and international levels.
Courses are also taught by adjunct and visiting professors. In addition
to taking courses, students can do independent research under the guidance
of individual faculty members. A wide variety of courses in comparative
and international politics are also given at the Paul H. Nitze School
of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), a branch of Johns Hopkins
University located in Washington, DC. Exchange programs with universities
in Europe and China are in place or under development. Studying in
Baltimore provides an opportunity to understand today's political and
public policy challenges, and the university's location so close to
Washington, D.C. offers a wide variety of internship possibilities
for interested students. Some students also participate in the
Aitchison Public Service Undergraduate Fellowship program at the Johns
Hopkins Washington Center.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.jhu.edu/~polysci/undergradprog.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Introduction to American Politics, 191.101
- Related courses in history, history of science, psychology, sociology,
anthropology or economics
- Appropriate level of a foreign language
- Consider an elective N, Q, or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective H course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/advising/images/checklists_pdf/PoliSciMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Political Science:
- Describing and evaluating issues/problems/events
- Speaking effectively and persuasively
- Comparing and compiling research reports
- Focuses on the structure and function of government and the necessity
for human social order
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Political Science?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/polisci.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Political
Science:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/political.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008 |
