Undergraduate Program
Major in Political Science
The programs of the Political Science department are designed to help students attain a deeper understanding of politics in its various dimensions. The department encourages students to become sophisticated theoretically and to study politics in global and comparative perspective. Students can focus on American politics, law and politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Students are encouraged to develop expertise in several of these areas. The department has a broad and diverse faculty who offer a range of courses about politics and government at local, state, national, and international levels. In addition to taking courses, students are encouraged to pursue independent research under the guidance of individual faculty members. Several exchange programs with universities around the world are also available. The location of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore provides an opportunity to understand today's political and public policy challenges, and the university's location so close to Washington, D.C. offers a wide variety of internship possibilities for interested students. Many students also participate in the Aitchison Public Service Undergraduate Fellowship Program at the Johns Hopkins Washington Center.
Please note that all undergraduate programs in the University are centralized through Academic Advising.
Undergraduate Advising
for the Political Science Major
Coordinator: Willy Blomme
- Political Science description and requirements - updated
- Senior Thesis FAQ's
- Junior Checklist Procedure FAQ's
- Political Science Checklist
- Study Abroad FAQ's
- Graduation Requirements FAQ's
Undergraduate Advising for the
International Studies Major
Coordinator: Juliana Galan
Links for Current Students
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