GOV21 - Government

The Government (GOV) major develops leaders for the 21st Century who think critically about global peoples, civil societies, and political systems and who possess the analytical skills to explore their cultural, theoretical, and jurisprudential foundations. Government Major requirements offer a solid foundation in the political science discipline. Courses in the major enable future leaders to develop in-depth understanding of how political processes, institutions, cultures, and other factors influence the evolution of domestic and international governing norms, systems, institutions, and communities. Cadets may focus their studies in one of three concentrations: International Relations; Politics, Policy, and the Law; and Security Studies. Advisors provide guidance on course selection with regard to a cadets concentration decision. All cadets in the Government major are required to complete a minimum of one 1/c seminar and a research-based capstone experience. Select cadets in the major may pursue advanced studies, senior theses, and advanced research projects involving original research related to their interests. Courses may not be double counted. The same course cannot be used to meet multiple graduation or major requirements. Government majors compete successfully for Fulbright, Truman, Gates, and other prestigious postgraduate fellowships. The Government major is an affiliate of the American Political Science Association and sponsors cadet membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.