The noble task of citizenship

Through this major, you will understand the political world as it really is and engage in the great debates about how it should be.

Political Science

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science prepares you to understand the political world and excel in the study of government and justice. You will be trained in careful political analysis and learn to articulate opinions on political theory and public policy. Conducting independent scholarly projects, participating in service, completing an internship and study abroad are other opportunities that complement the academic rigor of coursework.

What will I learn?

As a political science major, you will examine U.S. policy in the Middle East, European Union expansion and whether Machiavelli really is a teacher of evil. You’ll conduct high-level research in democratization and war ethics. You not only will explore domestic and foreign policies, you can use a Journey Grant to visit the places you examine in the classroom and will have opportunities for service and political work.

The Department of Political Science also sponsors Pi Sigma Alpha (Alpha Kappa Rho chapter), the national student honor society of the American Political Science Association. Pi Sigma Alpha is active in planning educational and social events to help political science and international relations students develop connections outside the classroom.

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My Jewell Journey

Zach Dube, Law School

Learning a concept and putting it into action is what Zach says he learned at Jewell, and something that will help him be prepared for law school at University of Colorado.

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My Jewell Journey

Hattie Miller, Political Science and International Relations major

Hattie shares her internship opportunity in Washington, D.C., and how Jewell classes shaped her. She plans to pursue a master's degree and career in intelligence analysis.

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My Jewell Journey

Christian Santiago, La Mirada, California

Christian shares how the study of history and political science—his majors—intersect to create a better future and better citizens. He plans to gain experience in local governance and community building before pursuing a master’s degree in public administration.

Beyond Jewell

Jewell’s recent international relations and political science majors are working and studying throughout the world.

  • Graduate School
    Recent graduate school acceptances:

    Columbia University – Economics & International Education
    Edinburgh University – philosophy
    Georgetown University – Arab Studies
    George Washington University – School of Law
    Johns Hopkins University – Public Management
    Notre Dame Law School
    Oklahoma City University – MBA
    Pepperdine University – School of Law
    Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (Public Administration)
    Trinity International University – Theological Studies
    University of Denver – School of Law
    University of Denver – Korbel School of International Studies
    University of Geneva – International Development
    University of Iowa College of Law
    University of Kansas – Chinese Studies
    University of Kansas – Public Administration
    University of Kansas School of Law
    University of Missouri School of Law
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
    Washburn University School of Law
    Yale University – School of Divinity

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  • Job Placements
    Recent alumni are pursuing these careers:

    Capitol Hill – legislative assistant
    Cerner Corporation – consultant
    Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – analyst
    Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools – state assessment manager
    Kansas City Mayor’s Office – public affairs
    Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence – trainer, special projects
    National World War I Museum and Memorial – educational programming
    Superior Management Group – sales/marketing
    English teacher – Thailand and South Korea
    Teach for America – urban middle school
    The White House Historical Association – projects specialist
    U.S. Army – officer
    Social Security Administration

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