Introduction to Political Science
Covers the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods used in the study of political science.
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Generally manageable
Students rate Political Science 2.6/5 for difficulty across 5 ratings.
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Curriculum and careers
Political Science focuses on the theory and practice of politics and government. Students learn about political systems, public policies, international relations, and political behavior, preparing them for careers in public service, law, and business.
Core course themes
Comparative Politics
Explores political systems and practices from different countries, examining similarities and differences.
International Relations
Focuses on the relationships between countries, including foreign policy, war, trade, and international organizations.
Political Theory
Analyzes the ideas and philosophies that have shaped political thought and governance throughout history.
Public Policy Analysis
Teaches methods for analyzing and developing effective public policies and programs.
American Government
Provides a comprehensive overview of the structures and functions of the U.S. government and political institutions.
Common roles
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Political Consultant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Government Affairs Director
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MixedDifficulty & workload
Political science is awesome. It is probably the easiest major here. The classes fill up very quickly, so you can only take one lower division class per quarter. Still, they are much easier to study for than any Math or Stem class. I know it's pretty hard to get into because of waitlisting, so I would recommend trying Public Affairs instead.
Apr 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
This major focuses on experiential learning and there are many ways to apply classroom concepts to projects, presentations, and collaborative work, which I've really enjoyed and has helped me prepare a lot for post graduate work!
Mar 2026
PositiveCareers & next steps
As a pre-law student hoping to go to law school I think political science major is perfect. We have to do alot of readings and papers which is importing prep for law school.
Sep 2025
MixedSupport & community
i think it’s really interesting but i feel like it’s hard to find others that are so poli sci and connect with them as the major is competitive kinda
Apr 2026
MixedSupport & community
i think the major is really interesting, but classes are super difficult to get and it is hard to make friends in classes
Apr 2026
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