So many questions, so little time. Whether you are contemplating becoming a political science major or wondering what options you have upon graduation, we help answer all your political science questions here.

On this page:

• As a Political Science major, what courses should I take first?
• Which courses can I take to help me decide?
• As a non-major, what courses are available to me in the department?
• What do majors do after graduation?
• Can I major in Political Science and International Studies and study abroad?
• Does the department offer dual majors with other departments?
• Does law school require a Political Science/International Studies major?

Q. As a Political Science major, what courses should I take first?
A. The natural place to start as a first year McDaniel student is our entry-level course PSI 1101 Introduction to Political Science and the First Year Seminar. If you have advanced placement and can bypass the introductory course, then consider PSI 2201 American Political Institutions, PSI 2204 Approaches to International Relations, PSI 2213 Comparative Politics of Western Europe Polities, or PSI 2217 Contemporary African Politics.  More about our curriculum…

Q. Which courses can I take to help me decide?
A. The place to begin a sampling of the McDaniel political science curriculum is the entry-level course PSI 1101 Introduction to Political Science. Once you’ve completed that, you’re open to courses in our two major areas.

Q. As a non-major, what courses are available to me in the department?
A. It depends. While none of our courses have mandatory prerequisites, it makes good common sense to take PSI 1101 “Introduction to Political Science” before enrolling in upper level courses. However, if you have considerable experience in the social sciences, you may well feel comfortable and confidence in any of the 2000 level courses. Talk with any political science professor to reach a reasonable decision.

Q. What do majors do after graduation?
A. Students who majored in political science at McDaniel College typically choose one of three paths after graduation: graduate school, law school, or employment.

Q. Can I major in Political Science and International Studies and study abroad?
A. Yes, and as a matter of fact, we encourage it. More about studying abroad...

Q. Does the department offer dual majors with other departments?
A. Yes, the department offers a number of dual majors. More about our curriculum…

Q. Does law school require a Political Science/International Studies major?
A. While most of our pre-law students are Political Science and International Studies majors, it is not a requirement for admission to law school. McDaniel has many pre-law students who major in Economics, Sociology, English, Biology, and History among others.

The Pre law advisor, Dr. Charles Neal, is available to all pre-law students regardless of their major.