Learn how the world works. Then help shape what comes next.
Maybe you want to become a teacher or lawyer. Work in government. Understand crime and justice. Speak up for a cause. Or help your community. This is where questions about people, power, learning, and change can become a path forward.
Picture yourself doing this
Before you choose a major, picture the kind of work, impact, and experiences that could be part of your future. Here are a few ways that future can start to feel real at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
Step into the issues that shape people’s lives
Study politics where national politics has happened.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ hosted three consecutive U.S. presidential debates. The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ also has the Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs and the Deane School of Law.
Get into a classroom before you have your own.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s education programs are built around field experiences that help future teachers connect what they learn in college to real schools and students.
Try public service while you are still a student.
Programs such as Public Policy and Public Service connect academic study with internships and work beyond the classroom.
Flagship Programs
These are some of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s standout programs in this career community. They offer strong ways to learn by doing, build experience, and prepare for what comes next. They are a place to start, not the only paths you can choose.
Political Science
Study government, public policy, leadership, and the forces that shape public life.
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Education
Learn how to help students grow, with paths for early childhood, childhood, and secondary education.
Explore Education
Already know what you want to study? Go right to your program. Still deciding? Compare a few paths and see what feels like you.
What if your plans change?
That is okay. You can start with the major you want and still discover something new. Your first choice matters, but it does not have to limit what you can explore.
SEE WHERE THIS COULD TAKE YOU
Come see the spaces, meet the people, and get a feel for what your days at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ could look like.