{"id":488,"date":"2022-04-29T16:09:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs-2\/political-science\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:48:39","slug":"political-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/political-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Study Political Science at K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to make systematic change, evaluate policy, and be a more conscientious citizen by studying political science at Kalamazoo College.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The political science curriculum at K utilizes philosophical, historical, and comparative analysis to examine governments, political movements, politics, and policies. Notably, in small classes, you will have the chance to evaluate events and policies by diving into relevant case studies and political theory. By the time you graduate, you will be well-versed and prepared for a lifetime of engagement in the ever-changing political world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a political science student, you will explore the broad fields of U.S., comparative, and international politics and political theory in classes such as Race Law and U.S. Policy; Politics of Latin America; International Law and Organization; and Feminist Political Theories\u2014to name a few. These courses, in addition to the completion of your Senior Integrated Thesis, will give you the skills you need to critically assess, create, and implement policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying political science at K sets the foundation for future graduate and professional study, as well as opens the door to an assortment of careers in public service, nongovernmental employment, civic engagement, and political activism at the local, state, national, and international levels. Notably, alumni have had successful careers in law, consulting, advocacy, journalism, and government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do with a political science degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the careers, employers, and graduate schools of our political science alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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