The General Political Science Emphasis includes classes in American Politics, Comparative Politics and International Relations, and Political Theory. It provides a flexible major or minor for students planning careers in government, law, teaching, business, or practical politics. Practicing attorneys teach courses in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, Probate, Legal Research, and other areas. It is a highly successful program for a field with a growing job market. The TAMU-C Political Science Department has a faculty that is dedicated to helping each student reach his or her potential.
Classes are small to moderate in size, allowing for lots of discussion and special activities.
The program is not easy. But students who complete it can take pride in knowing that they have succeeded in one of the University's most challenging courses of study. The Department offers several scholarships every year to incoming and continuing students. Qualified students may gain invaluable hands-on experience through an internship in a government or law office or a political campaign. Depending on performance, the scholarship may be renewed for a second year.