Political Science
These are daunting and complex times in which we are living (climate change, racial injustice, growing inequality and a global pandemic). Studying political science provides the means with which to not only understand the pressing issues of the day but empowers one to actively engage in addressing them in cooperation with others to make a more just, equitable and peaceful world.
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Degree Types
Major
, Minor
Institution
Complementary Programs
Heart
Distinctive Requirements
Document
Special Speaker Series
Town Halls with Members of Congress, Roundtables with Counter terrorism experts and Climate Policy Analysts
COMPELLING SPEAKER SERIES Opportunities in National Security Gain Career Knowledge
![Alexa Noruk speaks to Political Science students about national security](/sites/default/files/styles/small_16x9/public/2019-11/Noruk%205%20%28002%29.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=KXUxuKX-)
Alexa Noruk Director of Homeland Security
![Patrick Robbins speaking to Political Science students about national security](/sites/default/files/styles/small_16x9/public/2019-11/Patrick%20Talk.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=Xy2BmpAv)
Patrick Robbins '15 Deputy Program Manager and Senior All Source Intelligence Analyst
The McDaniel Commitment in Action
![Max Sweeney](/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_4x3/public/2024-05/web_Max%20Sweeney.jpg?h=aedfd6d1&itok=QZyaotWR)
![Stephanie Portillo Class of 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_4x3/public/2023-05/Portillo-sidebar.jpg?h=2e7b7aad&itok=p4p4WrGP)
Student Spotlight Class of 2023: Stephani Portillo Get to Know a Green Terror
![Professor Christianna Leahy pictured with Dr. Mongiello and Dr. Cornell West](/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_4x3/public/2021-07/Leahy.jpg?h=b72310e2&itok=iuBorkK2)