The Politics Concentration

Students in the Politics concentration begin their studies with a foundation in political thought, international relations, and policy analysis. As they advance through their degree program, they take on coursework in public policy, philosophy, and social justice. For any given module listed in the overview above, several courses may be offered that allow students to fulfill the requirement.

At the foundational level you complete a combined sequence of essential modules in both economics and politics. At the advanced level in politics, courses encompass the examination of pressing contemporary issues and challenges, such as globalization, income inequality, labor policy, migration, and public health. Quantitative methods and their application continue to be an important feature of the program at this stage. Students of politics can also deepen their awareness of influential figures and movements in political philosophy. The advanced modules further civic engagement through courses focused on project organization, leadership, and activism within communities and in society as a whole. Politics students may take advantage of a wide network of opportunities for relevant study abroad in the third year, and of the option to pursue a period of practical training.

All politics students undertake a thesis project in the final year, and complete the core program in intellectual history, which provides a thorough cultural and philosophical background for work in this concentration.

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