International direct admission is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so students can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future.

International direct students receive: • Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework • Priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests • Guidance from academic advisors and mentors • Career development and networking opportunities • Intensive classes with domestic students

Politics touches on virtually every aspect of a person’s existence – from a local town hall to the United Nations. In Political Science, students explore current affairs, historical studies, and theoretical approaches to formulate standards for judging the quality of political life and the performance of institutions. Political Science is concerned with how societies are governed and the consequences for human welfare as they relate to various political structures, processes, and beliefs. The department strives to contribute to a just, compassionate, and responsible political order and prepare graduates for careers in politics and government, business and finance, law, international relations and many other fields.

The Department of Political Science offers a variety of course options in the study of politics to prepare students for both professional success and informed, engaged citizenship in our increasingly globalized world. The major in Political Science offers the opportunity to explore many different dimensions of political life, ranging from small groups and citizens' organizations, to cities, individual nations, and global systems. The study of politics includes not only basic information about government and political process, but also explores broad issues of power, conflict, peace, citizenship, representation, and justice.