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This community area is for Political Science & Government, which is a category of majors that includes "American Government and Politics (United States)". The complete list of specific majors that fall under this general category follows below.
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23 users are currently studying this major.
16 users are considering this major.
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Politics is a phenomenal major if you plan on attending law school or graduate school in the field of political science. Also, it gives a good depth of knowledge over the principles governing the structures of society. However, it is heavily based on theory and much of the reading is mundane. I would recommend studying this major if you enjoy comparing major theories and schools of thought. The pros to this major are that you gain a greater understanding of the governmental structure of society. The cons are that it does not allow for a great degree of creativity or abstraction from the major modes of societal influence.
This is a great major for those who are interested in people, society and decision-making. You read a lot, write a lot and analyze a lot. The con is that there's not a lot of real world practicality that comes with this majors unless you volunteer or dfo an internship. A tip for those considering this is to be open minded and to stick up for yourself. This major, especially in colleges near capitals, is competitive and everyone wants attention. If I were to do it all over again, I would take this majors except I would also focus on international politics.
There is no greater service a citizen can do to be active in their politics, than to be educated about them. This major opens many career doors, and the possibilities are endless. I am studying international politics and really enjoy it. The course loads generally end up being heavy, but in the long run this prepares you for any job challenge.
