Politics, BA

Politics, BA

Grapple with enduring questions about freedom, justice, equality, and democracy. 

The Politics Department will challenge you to analyze political thought, political institutions, and political action. In small, Socratic, seminar-style classes, our devoted and knowledgeable faculty will guide you through vital conversations about conflict and cooperation between individuals and governments and amongst governments themselves. You’ll have the opportunity to explore all manner of political frameworks, from the politics of Vladimir Lenin to the interpersonal politics of gender in the workplace. 

You will leave Saint Mary’s with a greater insight into public affairs and a wealth of conceptual, analytical, and communication skills that will be valuable in any career. Graduates of our program have gone on to be senators, prosecutors, professors, and providers of humanitarian aid. 
 

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Earn an Politics, BA and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential at Saint Mary's in just four years through our Single Subject Teaching Credential Integrated Pathway!

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Joseph Amir

"The Saint Mary's Politics program taught me critical thinking and vital reading skills, as well as gave me a place to connect with likeminded professors and students. The Saint Mary's Politics program has prepared me for my Master's degree as well as provided me with experiences I could not have had anywhere else."

Joseph Amir '22

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