Political Science Major (BA)
Political science major, concentrations, and minor
Student research opportunities
At Hamline, students participate in research with faculty as early as their first year, something usually reserved for graduate students at other institutions. You'll design and conduct your own research project based on your individual interests and goals.
The list of possible research projects is as varied as our students. For example, picture yourself:
- Analyzing voter data to identify emerging political trends in your community, city, or state
- Examining extremist groups' use of social media sites to learn how fringe ideologies spread online
- Designing a survey to determine how a voter base view their local government
- Creating experiments to analyze how racial or gender biases correlate with a population's support for, or opposition to, public policies
During your research process, you’ll collaborate with professionals at major research institutions, publish your research in academic journals, and present your work at local, regional, and national conferences.
My political science courses encompass so many diverse topics and skills, so it has complemented many of my other courses. What I’ve learned has been truly invaluable throughout my education.
Explore career paths
Take your studies further with graduate school
Our graduates have gone on to graduate schools across the country in the pursuit of master’s and doctoral degrees. Examples of programs and schools include:
- PhD in Comparative International Development and Education, University of Minnesota
- PhD in International Relations, American University School of International Service
- MA in International Relations, University of York, England
- Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Contact information
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Undergraduate Admission
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Political Science Department
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