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Examines how these debates and competing values manifest across various political landscapes. Foundational courses in political theory, American government, comparative politics, and global relations equip students with the analytical skills and knowledge to become engaged citizens in their local, national, and international communities. Upper-level courses further expand and refine this understanding.
Offers immersive learning experiences through specialized programs including: The United Nations Semester, Washington Semester, and London Semester. The John H. Ewing Center for Public Service and Public Affairs also supports students each semester with programming and funding for off-campus research and public sector internships. The Kean Summer Fellowship program awards stipends to students pursuing political and public service internships.
Political science explores systems of governance at all levels, from local communities to global institutions. Whether in municipal gatherings, government chambers, international forums, activist movements, or the UN, core political dilemmas persist: balancing personal ambitions with collective welfare, liberty with equity, authority with fairness, and civic engagement with influence.