Majors & Minors
Majors
Political Science A.B.
Political Science seeks to understand the ideas, individuals and institutions engaged in making public policies that influence the lives of people in communities ranging from local to global. Courses investigate current issues and opinions, the process by which voters or leaders make decisions, the behavior of organized groups and governmental agencies, the relationships between nations and classic questions of how societies balance freedom, social justice, order and efficiency.
Political Science A.B. Degree Requirements & Courses
Public Policy A.B.
The Public Policy major provides students at Elon with the opportunity to explore the connection between major issues facing society (e.g., the economy, health care, crime, education) and the public policies used to address them.
Public Policy A.B. Degree Requirements & Courses
Minors
Political Science Minor
Political Science Minor Requirements & Courses