Overview
What Sets Principia College Apart?
There are many opportunities to put politics in practice on- and off-campus. Join Model UN, Model Illinois Government, and Moot Court competitions. Compete with Principia’s award-winning mediation team in the U.S. and abroad. Present original research at professional conferences. Take part in live election night coverage and exit polling or follow presidential candidates through the campaign process starting with the influential Iowa caucuses and the primary contests in New Hampshire.
After Principia
Principia Political Science majors excel in writing, speaking, self-confidence, research skills, time management, and self-discipline. Graduates go on to attend graduate or law school at top universities and are prepared for a variety of professional positions, including:
- Elected representatives in state and local government
- Staffers for U.S. congressional offices and committees
- Attorneys in various fields, including prosecutors
- National defense and intelligence analysts
- Research professionals with nonprofit organizations
- Foreign Service officers
- Armed forces officers
- Business and corporate managers
- Journalists
- Lobbyists and public relations specialists
- Educators