Some colleges call it political science.
At Converse College, we use the term politics to emphasize our historical, cultural, and philosophical orientation and emphasis. Politics is a broad area of inquiry which includes the study of American governmental institutions and practices, foreign policy, international relations, comparative government and politics, and the history of political thought. The faculty in the program have served as political campaign managers, consultants, television analysts, and professional speech writers, including speeches for two Presidents. All are active scholars who regularly publish books and articles in their respected fields. Politics majors are required to write at least one major research paper prior to their junior year and at least one more during their senior year.