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Politics can completely overwhelm us. The work of faithful political action is often incremental, persistent, and remarkably difficult. Geneva's political science program provides you the foundation you need to understand how Christians can faithfully engage in politics and public justice.
Engage in hands-on internships with state offices, law firms, political campaigns, and more
Spend a semester studying off-campus through one of Geneva’s many programs
Spend a summer at the Institute of Comparative Economic and Political Systems in D.C.
Learn the underlying modern-day issues that affect different nations, and how those problems affect global relationships
Take a look at the structures behind American politics, and learn where they came from and what they do
Focus in on foreign policy and national and homeland security, both in the U.S. as well as other countries, with current topics like just war, privacy, security, and more
The political science major seeks to help students understand and assess:
In addition, the political science major encourages students to:
Working alongside the core curriculum, it provides students with:
Students within the political science major will gain knowledge of their discipline, reasoning, analytic, and communication skills, and biblical perspectives and faith integration.
Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.
of graduates in the past five years found jobs either directly in the field or in related areas
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 6% growth rate for political scientists from 2021-2031.
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