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As a political science major, you will take courses that will improve the research, writing, and reading skills that are crucial for success in all professional careers. Studying political science enables you to delve into the political relationships that can unlock your understanding of local, national, and global problems. You will also grasp and engage with politics and power at all levels so that you can become a critical thinker and an active citizen.
A political science degree will develop the critical thinking and writing skills necessary for graduate school or a variety of careers. An undergraduate degree in political science prepares you for a career in consulting, lobbying, finance, law, civil service and government, policy analysis, marketing research, journalism and communications, education, community service and organizing, and nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
This is a writing-intensive program.
Students will be able to:
To help you pursue your studies in the most efficient manner, and to maximize your efforts to graduate in four years, Brooklyn College has created four-year degree maps for all its majors.
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One point that can never be repeated enough is the importance of working with your professors and instructors. Even though there is plenty of good information to be found online, in each class you will learn from an expert in the field, who can answer your questions or direct you to the best resources available. The value of faculty cannot be overstated. Good connections with your instructors may be a deciding factor in landing your dream job.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the political science B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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