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

Policy Studies A.B.

The Policy Studies 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.

Policy Studies A.B. Degree Requirements & Courses

Minors

Political Science Minor

Political Science Minor Requirements & Courses

Policy Studies Minor

Policy Studies Minor Requirements & Courses