{"id":1727,"date":"2020-10-02T17:50:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1727"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T20:05:14","slug":"political-science-and-international-relations-b-a","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science and International Relations (B.A.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Study politics just steps from the heart of the U.S. government<\/h2>\n<p>Explore our complex political world as you investigate the ideas and institutions that impact our daily lives. At Marymount University, our Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations degree combines cutting-edge coursework and independent research with internships, study abroad opportunities, and site visits to government offices, international organizations, and think tanks in and around Washington, D.C. Throughout your studies, you&#8217;ll be equipped with a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/politics-b-a\/careers\/transferable-skills\/\">useful skills<\/a> as you learn politics from experts in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Are you passionate about the dynamics of elections or government operations? Do you want to learn more about the causes of international conflict and cooperation? Study Political Science and International Relations at Marymount and you&#8217;ll gain a greater understanding of numerous topics in the field. You&#8217;ll be prepared to work for elected officials and government offices, lead political campaigns, and take on roles with organizations here in D.C. and beyond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minutes from the epicenter of our nation\u2019s political system<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Gain a greater understanding of politics and international affairs in a location that&#8217;s hard to beat. Because of our proximity to Washington, D.C., you can get an up-close look at democracy in action. We have countless alumni working in government offices and international organizations locally, which means you&#8217;ll have opportunities to connect and network with these political influencers. When you study Political Science and International Relations at Marymount, you&#8217;ll also complete a thesis project during your senior year. Recent graduates have pursued thesis projects on the causes of genocidal campaigns in multiethnic states, pollution in China, the role of environmental nongovernmental organizations, public diplomacy in Iraq, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hands-on internships close to campus<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">There&#8217;s no better way to learn what you can do with a Political Science and International Relations degree than an internship. That&#8217;s why all our students take on <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/politics-b-a\/internships\/\">internships<\/a> at government agencies, law offices, trade associations, and more. In recent years, our students have pursued politics internships at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/\">U.S. State Department<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oas.org\/en\/\">Organization of American States<\/a>, U.S. House and Senate offices, and abroad in locations such as Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faculty experts in politics<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/politics-b-a\/professors\/\">esteemed faculty members<\/a> bring extensive experience to the classroom \u2014 they\u2019re experts on elections, international relations, voting behaviors, and more. At Marymount, you will learn from those who know it best at the epicenter of U.S. politics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Let your education take you around the world<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Many of our students also take Political Science and International Relations courses at our partner institutions abroad, which provide great opportunities to learn politics on a global stage. In recent years, our students have <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/politics-b-a\/study-abroad\/\">studied abroad<\/a> in France, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. 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