作为一名政治学专业的学生, you will examine the making of both conflict and consensus, 了解利害关系是什么, explain why some groups gain access to the debate while others are left out, and how society as a whole is affected by political action and inaction.
You will have multiple opportunities to apply what you learn through internships and student activities such as Model United Nations, 模拟审判比赛, 华盛顿旅游研究, D.C.等等. 如果你学习成绩优秀, you might consider applying to our Honors Program to conduct independent research with a faculty member.
Along with research methods and political theory, you’ll sharpen your analytical and research skills by specializing in one of three political science subfields: American politics and public policy, 比较政治学, 或者国际关系.
Examine nation-状态s and their interactions with other 状态s and consider the role that non-状态 actors — such as intergovernmental organizations, 非政府组织, 跨国公司, and individuals — play in global politics. Explore topics such as human rights, 社会运动, 发展, 妇女的权利, 环境, 恐怖主义, 大规模杀伤性武器, 宗教, 性别, 和经济学. Engage in rigorous investigations of competing theoretical and analytical traditions to make sense of the day-to-day politics comprising global affairs.
Examine nation-状态s and their interactions with other 状态s and consider the role that non-状态 actors — such as intergovernmental organizations, 非政府组织, 跨国公司, and individuals — play in global politics. Explore topics such as human rights, 社会运动, 发展, 妇女的权利, 环境, 恐怖主义, 大规模杀伤性武器, 宗教, 性别, 和经济学. Engage in rigorous investigations of competing theoretical and analytical traditions to make sense of the day-to-day politics comprising global affairs.
Explore the politics in two or more countries other than the United States, and systematically compare important aspects of their politics, such as 社会运动 or policymaking processes. Delve into the politics experienced by elites and ordinary people. Consider the differences and surprising similarities in how power is gained, and how it is justified and wielded in different countries. Although 比较政治学 courses do not focus on the United States, we do examine specific questions about American politics — including policies, 经历, and assumptions — as they are seen from the vantage point of people in other countries.
Explore the politics in two or more countries other than the United States, and systematically compare important aspects of their politics, such as 社会运动 or policymaking processes. Delve into the politics experienced by elites and ordinary people. Consider the differences and surprising similarities in how power is gained, and how it is justified and wielded in different countries. Although 比较政治学 courses do not focus on the United States, we do examine specific questions about American politics — including policies, 经历, and assumptions — as they are seen from the vantage point of people in other countries.
Study basic political and governmental institutions, 主要政治进程, and important patterns of political behavior. Learn how the political system operates, why public policy emphasizes particular values and allocates certain resources to different groups and individuals, and who benefits and loses in policy outcomes in policy areas like housing, 环境, 还有经济. Understand the federal structure of American government and the diversity of the U.S. population by becoming familiar with 状态 politics, 城市和郊区政治, 法律与政治, 非裔美国人政治, 妇女和政治.
Study basic political and governmental institutions, 主要政治进程, and important patterns of political behavior. Learn how the political system operates, why public policy emphasizes particular values and allocates certain resources to different groups and individuals, and who benefits and loses in policy outcomes in policy areas like housing, 环境, 还有经济. Understand the federal structure of American government and the diversity of the U.S. population by becoming familiar with 状态 politics, 城市和郊区政治, 法律与政治, 非裔美国人政治, 妇女和政治.
性别研究中心, 比赛, and Area Studies offers programs in Africana studies, 亚洲研究, comparative race and ethnic studies, 大屠杀和种族灭绝研究, Latin American and Latinx studies, 和平研究, 以及妇女和性别研究.
A concentration in ethics and public policy allows you to explore how decision-makers might develop policies that are based on sound moral principles and address the needs of all stakeholders.
Through a concentration in law and society, examine legal institutions and legal actors such as lawyers and judges; explore and analyze legal arguments; and hone your oral advocacy skills.
Political science majors are encouraged to conduct research through independent study under the supervision of a faculty member, 实习, 或者出国留学的经历. Eligible students also may choose to apply to the department’s Honors Program, which expands research and writing skills through an in-depth, systematic analysis of a topic that interests you.
The political science major prepares students for internships and careers in the public, 非营利组织, 私营部门, including positions in government (local, 状态, 和国家), international and community organizations, 在商业上, 新闻, 和教育.
Explore Clark’s Study Abroad and Away Program, 它提供学期, 持续一年的, and summer opportunities to gain world and workplace experience to complement your on-campus work. Students also may spend a semester in Washington, D.C., at either American University or the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
在过去十年中, Clark political science students have been successful in winning Mock Trial and Model United Nations competitions. Exceptional political science students are selected for membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National 政治科学 Honor Society.
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