The B.A. with an interdepartmental major in Political Science and Philosophy introduces students to topics such as politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority. Through courses in logic and political philosophy, students are encouraged not merely to work as political scientists but to question the methods of political science from a larger philosophical perspective. The interdepartmental major in Political Science and Philosophy can lead to careers in government service, NGOs and non-profit agencies, law, business, journalism, politics, public policy analysis and education.

Interdepartmental major options

You can also earn one of our interdepartmental majors:

• Political Science and Philosophy is offered in association with the Department of Political Science. Read the major guide.
• Philosophy and Religious Studies is offered in association with the Department of Religious Studies. Read the major guide.