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Discover pivotal court rulings that have shaped civil rights, judicial procedures, and governmental authority, and see how these legal precedents influence modern society. Whether you're aiming for law school or considering careers in government, law enforcement, journalism, education, research, or public service, the public law specialization provides a strong foundation for success.
As a political science student specializing in public law and political theory, you'll analyze the function of federal, state, and tribal courts within the U.S. political framework, study the core values of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, develop insights into judicial politics, and investigate how courts have defined the boundaries of civil liberties and individual rights.
Similar to all our political science offerings, the public law and political theory program provides outstanding hands-on learning experiences through internships, undergraduate research projects, service-learning initiatives, and other community engagement opportunities.