The interdepartmental major in Political Science and Philosophy involves coursework in both the Department of Political Science and the Department of Philosophy, each of which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

This major allows you to examine politics through a theoretical lens. It is an ideal degree if you appreciate the rigorous approach of the social sciences, as well as the reflective aspects of meditative life.

Our students plunge into questions concerning political theory, American politics, comparative politics, ethics, epistemology, and the history of philosophy. You’ll explore the distribution of power in groups, parties, institutions, governments, and international organizations. You will learn to question commonly held political values and assumptions and think about the meaning of good citizenship. This major is very flexible, offering a wide variety of courses for you to pursue.

This is an excellent major choice if you are interested in law school or graduate studies. Our students often go on to find careers in public policy, the non-profit sector, and the government.