Political Science (B.A.)

Our program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in the public or private sectors such as law, public administration, community advocacy and more.

With a foundation in the liberal arts, political science is a truly interdisciplinary program. It is suitable for a double major combined with business administration, economics, history or a similar discipline.

The political science courses cover four areas in the discipline:

The political science major provides students with an introduction to decision making at various levels of government. You will learn to understand how public policy is formed as well as the correlation between political and economic problems. You will gain experience in research, exposure to the practical world of politics and strong communication skills.

Internships are recommended and are available at local, state and federal levels. Because of Hood’s location near Washington, D.C., and within reach of the state capital, students have an unparalleled opportunity to observe firsthand the workings of government. Hood cooperates with the Washington Semester Program at American University. The department also provides students with a number of opportunities to participate in simulations of political processes, including simulations of the Maryland state legislature and the United Nations.

Important note: Hood College is transitioning to new core requirements and Program Transfer Guides are unavailable at this time. In the meantime, please visit Political Science (B.A.) to review more information about the major. If you would like to map out your major, follow this link: Major Maps. If you would like to see single-course equivalencies, you can do so here.