Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science explores political systems through multiple viewpoints. The major's curriculum equips students with analytical skills to evaluate core political concepts, frameworks, institutions, and real-world applications within their societal and historical settings. Departmental coursework spans four primary areas of political science - American Government, Global Affairs, Cross-National Political Analysis, and Philosophical Foundations of Politics - providing students with expertise for advanced legal or graduate studies, or preparing them for public sector careers and related professions.