{"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":"2025-12-20T14:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:20:44","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. The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations degree combines cutting-edge <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/pol-courses\/\">coursework<\/a> and independent research with <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/internships\/\">internships<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/study-abroad\/\">study abroad<\/a> opportunities, and site visits to government offices, international organizations, and think tanks in and around Washington, D.C., in preparation for a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/careers\/\">potential careers<\/a>, following in the footsteps of generations of <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/alums\/\">alums<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Political Science and International Relations <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/major\/\">major is 42 credits<\/a>, and can be completed by students who <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/major\/plan\/\">begin college at Marymount<\/a> or by students who <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/transferring-to-marymount\/\">transfer from other institutions<\/a>. Students in the major have the option of adding a specialization within the major, and can choose <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/major\/pol-law\/\">Law and Policy<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/major\/pol-ir\/\">International Relations<\/a>.\u00a0Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mupolsciir\/\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/marymount-university-political-science-and-international-relations-program\">Linkedin<\/a> for news about the program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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. Our network of <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science-and-international-relations-b-a\/alums\/\">alums<\/a> working in government, politics, law, and media locally give you an opportunities to connect with and learn from these successful professionals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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 including the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, law offices and courts, trade associations, international organizations, and political campaigns, among others, both in the Washington DC area and abroad in locations such as Ghana, India, Ireland, Jordan, New Zealand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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\/\">faculty members<\/a> bring extensive experience to the classroom \u2014 they\u2019re experts on elections, international relations, voting behaviors, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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. 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