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Department of Political Science

Political science encompasses the study of governments and international organizations, political behavior, public policies, political processes, systems, and theory. It includes American politics, comparative politics, political philosophy, international relations and world politics. The Department's curriculum is designed to cultivate judicious and productive citizenship, as well as provide versatile skills and knowledge. These can be applied to a wide range of fields, including law, business, government, international service, education, journalism, and other fields.

Majors choose between two tracks: Political Science or Political Science/International Relations. Within each of these tracks, students have flexibility to plan their courses of study around subfields of interest.

Department of Political Science
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone 507-222-4117
Fax 507-222-5615

Richard Keiser, Chair
Tricia Peterson, Administrative Assistant

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