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The role of the executive branch. Legal history. Generational shifts in the electorate. And global politics. What does it all mean for you, your community and the world?
As an MSU Denver Political Science student, you will study America’s political system and processes, individual behavior, nation-state behavior and comparative political systems and methods. Plus you will be exposed to the politics of the United States and international relations and comparative politics, all while building critical perspective, analytical proficiencies and communication skills that will help you understand and grapple with complex local, national and global affairs.
The Political Science program will also connect you to real-world local, state and national politics. MSU Denver offers extensive internship and cooperative education opportunities that prepare you for careers in government, law, journalism, business or wherever you see yourself working to improve the status quo. In fact, 30% of our majors participated in an internship by the time they graduate. And our classes are not limited to our borders, as you can enroll in faculty-led study-abroad courses as well.
The Department of Political Science delivers all the academic content you expect from a minor while also bringing to the table everything that’s unique about MSU Denver’s people and Denver’s political community. Students here have the advantage of the following unique opportunities:
An Ideal Complement to Any Major
Students seeking a Minor in political science at MSU Denver complete 21 semester hours (seven courses) in the Department of Political Science. The minor provides an ideal complement to a variety of majors, from those in STEM fields seeking to understand the policies driving their innovations, to art and humanities majors desiring to further explore public interests, to social science majors with an interest in applying their knowledge in the public sphere, and business majors who recognize the potential of social entrepreneurship.
Email: [email protected]
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
Mailing Address:
MSU Denver Department of Political Science
Campus Box 43
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO. 80217-3362
Location:
Auraria Campus
King Center
Room – 498