Political Science
Political science is the study of power--who wields it and to what end. Political science majors study how governments interact with individuals or other governments and examine the results of those interactions. Students choose courses from five areas of study: American government and politics, comparative government and politics, political theory, international relations, and public administration and public policy. As they progress through the major, they develop writing and critical thinking skills as well as a better understanding of the world around them. Political science majors have gone on to careers in all levels of government, including working for the governor or U.S. senators and even running for office themselves. After graduation, students may also go into teaching, work for a multinational corporation or attend graduate or law school.
Degrees Offered: BA
Minor available? Yes
www.unr.edu/cla/polisci
Emphasis (es):
- American Government
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Administration & Policy
College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts contains the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, as well as the School of the Arts and the new School of Social Research and Justice Studies.
A liberal arts education at the University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes inquiry, discovery and openness to new ideas and perspectives. Through intensive study of a major field and broad exposure to other disciplines, liberal arts students develop intellectual curiosity, research skills, eagerness to discuss difficult questions and the ability to define and solve complex problems.