For those interested in government, leadership, and politics, St. Mary’s College offers a rigorous political science major. We offer courses in American, comparative, and international politics as well as in political theory. Political science majors will complete individualized research under the close direction of supportive faculty. You can even earn your degree while studying abroad!
As a Political Science minor, alongside your increased ability to conduct research and analyze information, you’ll gain knowledge on contemporary politics and public policy. You will study the a number of governance and policy making processes. And sharpen your analytical and critical thinking skills, making the minor an ideal compliment to many majors.
