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CAREER COMMUNITIES

SOCIETY, LAW & EDUCATION

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.

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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.
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Find your interest.

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.

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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.