The political science major is designed to provide an understanding of the political forces, institutions, ideas, and problems of contemporary society. The curriculum prepares students for graduate studies and professional careers in law, politics, teaching, journalism, government, and international civil service. S tudents at Washington College are able to explore their interest in politics and the world around them in small classes in a personal atmosphere. Most introductory classes in political science have an enrollment of under 25 students.
Seminars are, of course, much smaller.