{"id":4117,"date":"2020-05-04T14:25:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T18:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4117"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:14:59","slug":"political-science","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/program\/political-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"larger has-medium-font-size\">The political science degree program at Transylvania University emphasizes hands-on experiential learning. Students learn by engaging the real world; completing internships and mentorships with policymakers and practitioners; participating in active learning in the classroom; and completing in-depth research projects focused on addressing complex societal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>Transylvania political science graduates have succeeded in a range of careers after graduation, including law, government, nonprofit, and business. The thing that distinguishes our graduates is their commitment to change and passion for making the world a better place.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Steve Hess, Associate Professor of Political Science<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Political science at Transy is an action-driven, change-focused liberal arts program. Our students learn about the various mechanisms through which groups and individuals can influence the political process and bring about real change in society. Located in downtown Lexington, Transy is a short walk from city hall, federal and county courthouses, and dozens of law firms and nonprofit organizations (NGOs). Throughout the year, students intern, work, and participate in shadowing experiences at local organizations connected to the public sector, gaining professional experience and learning how the political and legal processes they learn about in class unfold in the real world. Our students are also encouraged to study abroad and have studied in countries such as the Netherlands, China, Spain, Argentina, Morocco, Chile, South Korea, and Czechia in recent years.<br><br>Transy\u2019s alumni network includes federal, state and local judges; attorneys; elected officials; leaders in the nonprofit sector; and officials in an array of government agencies. Our alums are a frequent presence on campus, sharing their experience and advice to interested students, serving as mentors through the 100 Doors program, and supporting graduates as they build their professional networks after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond course content, the program stresses the cultivation of good analytic skills through reading, writing, research and presentations. Many students travel abroad to study foreign governments, and in some cases, complete internships within governing bodies and with governmental officials both in the U.S. and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program is committed to a revival of the \u201cpublic sphere\u201d in social, political and academic institutions. We work to fulfill one of the fundamental ends of liberal education\u2014to cultivate civic spirit and the human capacity for free choice and self-rule, collectively and individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program features is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-our-graduates-have-worked\">Where  Our Graduates Have Worked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local and national law firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State and federal courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Foreign Service, FBI and other governmental agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opportunities-in-the-major\">Opportunities in the Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/career-development\/100-doors-to-success\/\">100 Doors to Success mentoring program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Democrats\/College Republicans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State, national and international internships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/peace-corps-prep\/\">Peace Corps Prep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pi Sigma Alpha (national political science honor society)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-law and Policy Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Government Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses-of-special-interest\">Courses of Special Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arab-Israeli Conflict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political Theory I and II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Politics of Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Politics of China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Politics of the Middle East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Foreign Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internships-our-students-have-completed\">Internships Our Students Have Completed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canadian and British Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal, state and local government agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law firms and courthouses in Lexington, Louisville, and across the United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Congress and the Kentucky General Assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-our-graduates-have-studied\">Where Our Graduates Have Studied<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>American University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvard University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indiana University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stanford University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Chicago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Kentucky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Minnesota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Wisconsin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanderbilt University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington University in St. Louis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-possible-career-options\">Possible Career Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplomacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lobbying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonprofit Sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-semester-study-abroad-opportunities\">Semester Study Abroad Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australia I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>England I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>England II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiji<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ghana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thailand I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/center-for-academic-and-professional-enrichment\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/globaltransy\">GlobalTransy<\/a>&nbsp;programs have at least two courses related to the major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in studying abroad for a summer? Take a look at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/center-for-academic-and-professional-enrichment\/study-abroad\/opportunities\">summer study abroad opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-contacts\">Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;s&#104;&#101;&#115;&#x73;&#x40;&#x74;ra&#110;&#115;&#x79;&#x2e;&#x65;du\"><strong>Steve Hess<\/strong><\/a><br>Associate Professor of Political Science, Program Director<br>(859) 233-8214<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#x74;&#111;:&#x73;&#99;o&#x72;&#x69;&#97;l&#x65;&#64;t&#x72;&#x61;&#110;s&#x79;&#x2e;&#101;&#x64;&#x75;\">Stephanie Coriale<\/a><br><\/strong>Social Sciences Administrative Assistant<br>(859) 233-8104<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br>Carpenter Academic Center<br>Transylvania University<br>300 North Broadway Lexington, KY<br>40508-1797<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter smaller\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/polisci_2020.pdf\">Download the Political Science Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-information\">More Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"form_a9192011-fd17-4c8f-8c75-476b0d847050\" class=\"slate-contact\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/register\/studentinquiry\">Request more information about Transylvania University<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The political science degree program at Transylvania University emphasizes hands-on experiential learning. 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