{"id":318,"date":"2024-11-11T15:52:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T20:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/programs\/political-science-major-minor\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:01:14","slug":"political-science-ba","status":"publish","type":"clarku_program","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/major\/political-science-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science, B.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Understanding the policies and decisions that shape your life on the local, national, and international level requires keen insight and expert analysis. The bachelor of arts degree in political science from Clark University helps you explore this dynamic subject across three crucial areas \u2014 American politics and public policy, comparative politics, and international relations \u2014 in the context of a foundational liberal arts education.<\/p>\n\n\n

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As a political science major, you\u2019ll investigate a range of issues that reverberate within and beyond Clark\u2019s campus, including civil liberties, human rights, elections, and globalization. In line with our focus on action-based learning, you\u2019ll collaborate with faculty members and peers to drive positive change through your research, internships, and service projects, at home and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why study political science at Clark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n