BA in Political Science (Barnard) in New York United States | Columbia University

Political Science examines fundamental inquiries regarding authority: its definition, origins, wielders, applications, and justifications. Specifically, scholars in this field analyze the mechanisms, regulations, and structures of diverse governance frameworks, alongside pressing matters like healthcare legislation, equal rights, war triggers, democratic principles, authoritarian regimes, justice interpretations, and terrorist motivations. Aligned with Barnard College's vision, the political science program fosters an academic environment where educators and learners pursue knowledge, systematic evaluation, and original thinking. Coursework prioritizes contemplation, dialogue, debate, and meaningful faculty-student engagement. The department's objective is to guide students in developing structured, analytical approaches to political inquiries, providing them with cognitive and communicative abilities to tackle real-world political challenges while preparing them for diverse professional paths in government sectors, legal fields, corporate environments, global institutions, advocacy groups, political campaigns, media, education, electoral systems, and academia.