The department offers a major and a concentration in Political Science to students in Columbia College and the School of General Studies. The department also offers interdepartmental majors with the Departments of Economics and Statistics. Political Science stands at the core of a liberal education because it deals with classic issues in Western and, indeed, global thought, such as justice, rights, and the relationship between the state and the individual. It provides opportunities to learn about both the United States and the broader world beyond and helps students understand some of the most significant policy issues that affect everyone. Like other social science disciplines, political science teaches methods of analysis that are useful in personal and professional life. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Requirements: Columbia accepts all secondary school curricula (e.g., International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A Levels, National School curricula, etc.), and applications are reviewed within the context of your curriculum. Internal and external exam results—such as A Level, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other final national exam results—must be submitted if they are required to complete and graduate from secondary school. If they are not required for the completion of and graduation from secondary school, you are not required to submit results. |
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