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Political Science Major

Study government and participate in politics

At ÂÒÂ×ȺP, you will study politics at the local, state, national, and international levels.

All of our majors gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a required internship with a government agency, political campaign, or law firm.  In addition, we offer our majors the opportunity to travel to national conferences to present their original research projects.

Why choose Political Science at ÂÒÂ×ȺP?

Study Politics in Washington, D.C.

ÂÒÂ×ȺP is the only private institution of higher education in the state of Florida to affiliate with The Washington Center. This partnership allows our students to spend a semester studying in the nation’s capitol while gaining credit towards their major.

Understand your World

In class, Political Science majors examine pressing issues affecting our city, state, and county. The faculty encourages students to critically analyze these challenges and develop and propose solutions.

Engage in Undergraduate Research

All of our 3000-level courses involve a major research project.  Our majors have the opportunity to present this work at prestigious academic conferences, including the Southern Political Science Association,  the International Studies Association, the Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics, and the Florida Political Science Association.

Gain Valuable Professional Skills

The Political Science curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, public speaking, analytical writing, and collaborative work, all skills valued by employers in both the government and the private sector.

Careers in Politics, Law, and Advocacy

Our majors successfully gain employment in their chosen field. After graduation, our students attend law school and graduate school,  run political campaigns, gain employment with the state and federal governments, and work for non-profit organizations.

Meet Our Mocs

Gabriella Hesse
John Bryant
Kassidy Watkins
Khalid Glover