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Overview The Political Science program of University of Pennsylvania majors gain both analytical depth and breadth by exploring the interaction of different levels, or subfields, of politics:International Relations (relations between states, international organizations and transnational actors)American Politics (U.S. political institutions, policymaking and behavior)Comparative Politics (institutions and political processes of other nations)Political Theory (normative theories of politics and history of political thought)Our majors have the opportunity to:work with world-renowned Political Science faculty mentors in dynamic learning environmentstranscend subfield and disciplinary boundaries to better understand and respond to real-world problemsengage in career internships, study abroad, academically-based community service courses, the Washington Semester Program, the Fox Leadership Program and a rich array of extracurricular activitiesconduct original research under the guidance of supportive faculty expertsUpon graduation, Political Science majors enter a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors, both in the United States and abroad. Typical careers include government, law, business, international and civic organizations, journalism, and education. Many students also choose to pursue graduate degrees in policy, law, business, international affairs, and other professional or doctoral programs. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Political Science program of University of Pennsylvania provides an opportunity to gain both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand complex political relations throughout the world.

Disciplines

Political Science

Requirements

Other Requirements

1Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific EssayOfficial High School TranscriptSchool ReportCounselor RecommendationAcademic Teacher Evaluations (2)Early Decision Agreement (only if applying for Early Decision)Mid-Year ReportFinal ReportSAT or ACTEnglish language proficiency

Political Science