Why Polisci?

The Political Science major exposes students to the philosophical and practical problems of political organization, action, and governance. The courses we offer cover the range of political institutions, processes, and policies in a way that allows students to discover how politics actually works. As students move through the major we encourage and foster critical thinking about the nature of citizenship, rights, and duties in the modern world. The major is positioned to help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills for:

PUBLIC SERVICE

Advocacy, lobbying, grass roots organizing, election campaigns and staffing for elected officials in state, national and global governments. Many of the offices of New Jersey legislators are staffed by our graduates and a good number of our students have run for office at the local, state, or national level.  The Eagleton Institute of Politics, housed right here on campus, links the day-to-day practice with the study of polictics. There are several courses taught at Eagleton, along with several undergraduate student programs and awards. 

GLOBAL POLITICS, ACCLERATED MA IN UNITED NATIONS & GLOBAL POLICY

Open only to political science majors, the global politics undergraduate certificate program offers a course of study for students interested in understanding politics, political structures, and political institutions around the globe. The certificate requires overseas experience as well as language and Political Science training necessary to make such an experience valuable. It offers the opportunity to build upon the ideas and insights acquired abroad in research and other activities at Rutgers and provides a strong foundation for the acclerated MA program in United Nations and Global Policy. Through the acclerated program you'll acheive the BA & MA in five years.

ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIP 

With  the joint enterprise of a diverse faculty and students from all parts of the nation and abroad, the  PhD in Political Science allow you to dig deeper and further your understanding on complex topics, including our distinguished women and politics field. 

CRITICAL INTELLIGENCE STUDIES

Students who minor in critical intelligence studies choose to pursue their interest in artificial intelligence/data science, cyber security, engineering, policy or languages. Our Center for Critical Intelligence Studies houses a dedicated career and internship portal for those wanting to pursue careers in the field.

LAW

Our courses in Law and Politics, Law and Society, and Constitutional Law, explore gender, policy, courtroom concerns, affirmative action and higher education. Along with pre-law advisement, you can determine if a career in law is right for you.

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