Program Coordinator
Nicole Frenier
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- The concepts, models, and theories of political science
- How major events shape diplomacy and security
- The role of power in shaping global dynamics
What You’ll Do:
- Explore a curriculum that includes international relations, politics, diplomacy, and human rights
- Produce your own analysis of public policy issues and independent research
Where You’ll Go:
- Careers in fields such as diplomacy, foreign affairs, and regional planning
- Government agencies, major corporations, and nonprofit organizations
Program Highlights
Bryant’s Political Science program will prepare you to navigate a world defined by political decisions and issues. By pursuing a minor or concentration, you’ll gain essential knowledge of political terms, concepts, and critical issues, positioning you to engage thoughtfully with primary documents, scholarly literature, and media coverage.
Our curriculum emphasizes understanding the theories and models that describe, explain, and predict political events — helping you see beyond individual cases to broader patterns and insights. Courses include areas such as international relations, global politics, security and diplomacy, and human rights and ethics. You’ll also acquire key research skills, so you can produce your own analysis of public policy issues and independent research.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to Global Politics
POLS 241
Government and Society in America
POLS 256
Honors Politics of the Global System
POLS 291
Honors Contemporary American Politics
POLS 291
American Political Economy
POLS 352
Political Parties and Elections
POLS 353
International Relations
POLS 462
Political Ideologies - Old and New
POLS 464