Government
The Government major develops leaders who think critically about political systems
and understand their cultural, historical, theoretical and legal underpinnings.
The degree prepares graduates to lead key domestic and international programs of
the U.S. government. Graduates are particularly valuable to the Coast Guard in the
areas of public policy, budget analysis, resource management and international relations
and law.
- Students have the opportunity to study Western and non-Western history and political
institutions and processes.
- Through directed studies, advanced students may individually tailor research opportunities
with a faculty mentor.
- Opportunities such as the Mock Trial and United Nations Teams enhance and reinforce
the knowledge and skills the government course of study develops.
Areas of Concentration
The Government major is a multidisciplinary program, blending political science,
history, ethics, world languages, literature, and law. Students majoring in Government
can choose from three concentrations:
- Politics, Policy and Law
- International Relations
- Security Studies
Resources
Government majors have access to exceptional resources, including our “SIPRnet classroom,”
which enables instructors to incorporate classified information into teaching; an
advanced foreign language lab; and an ongoing series of guest speakers that have
included: Justices of the Supreme Court, U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, the
Director of the FBI, several Directors of National Intelligence, the Secretary of
Homeland Security, and other distinguished officials.