Political Science

Be the change

The political science major is designed to provide an understanding of the political forces, institutions, ideas, and problems of contemporary society.

Our curriculum prepares students for graduate studies and professional careers in law, politics, teaching, journalism, government, and international civil service.

Our top faculty, our innovative teaching styles, and our emphasis on experiential learning set the study of political science at Washington College apart from other places. Co-curricular programming through the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs and the Institute for Religion, Politics and Culture offers students a myriad of opportunities, including lectures by world-renowned experts, field trips, internships and short-term study abroad.

Political science students at Washington College also benefit from the college’s close proximity to our nation’s capital as well as Annapolis, the Maryland state capital. Many of our students complete internships or volunteer to work for political parties, nongovernmental organizations or campaigns during election season.

Department Spotlight

Professor Reiling Serves As Visiting Scholar to Swedish Defence University

May 18, 2023

From September through December, Professor Reiling was part of the university’s Gender, Peace, and Security research group, where she had the opportunity to further her research on feminism as it relates to international policy.

Emilee Daniel Reflects on Her College Career

May 1st, 2022

Senior Emilee Daniel, a Political Science and Computer Science double major, has had rewarding opportunities to explore her academic fields at Washington College. During the summer of 2020, Emilee served as a research intern at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute....

Senior Ben Ruvo Discusses time at WC

May 7th, 2022

A Political Science major with a minor in Psychology, graduating senior Ben Ruvo has had a fulfilling experience at Washington College that has imparted him with beneficial skills for his future endeavors.