BSc in Political Science in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

As a political science student at CMU, you'll delve into both national governance, focusing on the U.S. political framework, and global affairs, studying international cooperation on worldwide challenges. You'll investigate marginalized voices in these systems and pathways to greater inclusion, while grappling with concepts of social justice, equity, and the nature of liberty.
These fundamental inquiries shape our political science curriculum. Through this timely program, you'll analyze America's governance structures. You'll study international collaboration on transnational problems. You'll investigate the dynamic between citizens, states, and societal welfare.

Coursework covers special interest groups, electoral patterns, ideological theories, and judicial systems. Customize your education with specialized certificates in civic participation, electoral politics, or legislative processes.

Outside academics, opportunities include faculty research partnerships and hands-on campaign work.
Political science majors at CMU can:

Complete practical internships with campaigns or government agencies.
Explore global politics through study abroad programs in Moscow, Hong Kong, and other international locations.
Engage in Model UN activities, representing nations, drafting proposals, and participating in diplomatic simulations.
Become members of Pi Sigma Alpha, our discipline's honor society, to promote political engagement and academic excellence.