The program provides excellent preparation for a career or further study in areas including law, public policy, or international affairs. Let us know where you stand on the subject. Explore the R-MWC political science program. Get Experience Studying for honors is one way political science majors gain experience in research and the opportunity to study a topic in depth. Recent papers have examined campaign finance reform, analyzed school voucher programs, studied congressional action on civil rights legislation, and researched recent U.S. Supreme Court actions on the Free Exercise of Religion clause of the First Amendment.
Many students put classroom leaning into practice by participating in internships .
Opportunities for study elsewhere such as the Washington Semester Programs at the American University in Washington, D.C. as well as study-abroad programs are available. The R-MWC Career Development Center provides a variety of assistance with your job search or with preparation for graduate school . The Alumnae Network database helps you locate alumnae who have volunteered to assist with job searches, internships, and short-term housing. You may request a search by geographic area, major, or job. You will receive a printout of alumnae who have volunteered to help.