Political science

our goals

• Increase student awareness & understanding of the politics of the US
• Of international and global issues
• and the foundations of politics

HOW WE PREPARE YOU

• Students are trained in the four major sub-fields of Political Science:
• 1) Political Theory
• 2) Comparative Politics
• 3) American Politics
• 4) World Politics

We prepare you for responsible citizenship and future careers. Education with us can serve as prepartion for graduate school, law school, government jobs, and private sector jobs.

The department also offers programs through the University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Administration and the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.

Courses available

• American Government
• Politics and Film
• Mock Trial
• State Government
• Women and Politics...

Courses Available

• Constitutional Rights
• United States Congress
• International Human Righs
• Force and Security
• And many more!

Examples of internships

• Cassidy & Associates--National Security and Defense (Wash. DC)
• Live. Learn. Intern. in Washington DC
• Kentucky Legislative Services, LLC (KLS)
• US Dept of State -- Bureau of Public Affairs

Some Great Stats for Pre Law

• Over the last five years, we have 100% acceptance rate at:
• Universities of Kentucky, Louisville, and Northern Kentucky
• Some of our students are achieving success around the country, too!
• At West Virginia University and Georgetown Law, among many more

Interested in international or national security?

• We offer a degree in security studies!
• It is an interdisciplinary major and minor
• Focus on either national or international security
• Flexibility to choose!