The exploration of social sciences is enhanced by the study of liberal arts throughout a student's college career. Professional training in the classroom and workplace empowers students to create fulfilling personal and professional identities. The study of political science at Stephens is interdisciplinary, combining the strength of a liberal arts education with a special focus on understanding human events occurring in the past, present and future. Students develop leadership skills for use in a wide range of careers while shaping their life perspectives, preparing for graduate study and dealing responsibly and creatively with life. Instead of narrowly focusing on government and policy matters, political science courses highlight the larger matters that drive government and policy decisions.
Students take courses in research methodologies and learn about lobbying and political parties.
The dynamics of racial politics in American cities are the focus of one unique course. D.C. In addition to American politics, political science majors may concentrate on international politics. The program's courses in that field tend to emphasize non-western regions of the world and factors such as gender and religion in Third World Nations. Each year, Stephens College sends a delegation to the National Model United Nations simulation in New York City, for which students earn credit. Students develop internships to extend their studies beyond campus and to clarify career goals.