Hired or appointed by local, state or federal governments to help develop and implement public policies.
Chosen by voters to create and administer laws and policies at the local, state and national levels.
Manage or advise election and public policy campaigns.
Conduct research on public opinion to drive election campaigns or learn what’s important to voters.
Raise money for political campaigns, nonprofit organizations or other causes.
Build a foundation in American politics, international relations and related fields
Analyze political puzzles by collecting and analyzing evidence
Offer solutions to complicated real-world problems
Build skills necessary to develop, promote and implement public policy
Learn how to effectively communicate with the public, politicians and practitioners
“ The faculty is the main strength of the department. Everyone in the faculty is committed to educating and helping students grow. ”
Understand how humans behave, think and feel.
Enrich your historical knowledge and perspective while developing flexible skills for research, critical thinking and communication.
Address global concerns through education, collaboration and service.
Build professional skills for public service and nonprofit management, learning how leaders implement policies, projects and programs that solve problems.
Learn to address conflicts and crises through study of national and international security; domestic, social, and organizational conflicts; or emergency and disaster management.
Develop knowledge and skills you need to create and implement coastal and ocean policy at all levels, with focus on integrating science into government decision-making.
