Government Department

Major Offerings

Government Major

The Government major at CMC prepares students to be citizens and leaders in public life by placing students at the center of the controversies that shape our nation and world. It deepens students’ understanding of these controversies by situating them in a broad historical context and philosophical traditions that offer profound reflections on actual political life, with a view to having an effect on politics for the better.

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International Relations Major

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The interdisciplinary International Relations (IR) major introduces students to the world through theory, area studies, and political and policy coursework. IR students will do their core classes in the International Relations Program in the Government Department, and can select their major electives from many other disciplines at the five Claremont Colleges. IR students are required to take four semesters of language and will also study abroad for at least one semester. The IR major is a rich, relevant course of study that prepares students well for a range of exciting opportunities upon graduation.

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Public Policy Major

The public policy major facilitates student mastery of the analytical tools, written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of governmental process required for professional and academic work in public policy. The major takes an interdisciplinary approach to policy that melds concepts from political science, economics, and other fields, and emphasizes experiential learning through internships and faculty-supervised projects for real-world clients via the Policy Lab.

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