Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior (APSA).
The Political Science Department offers:
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Grounded in President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy of leadership, The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College promotes nonpartisan discourse and critical analysis of issues of long-term importance through competitive fellowships, access to renowned experts, and symposia.
Marley Dizney Swanson '18 discusses how her passion for immigration led her to studying Political Science and Public Policy at Gettysburg College.
How to make it as a D.C. “super lawyer”
There are over a million lawyers actively practicing across the country, with the highest concentration of them working in the Washington, D.C., area.
Of all of these, Julius Redd ’07 has been singled out as a “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocate” by the National Bar Association, and a 2017 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer Rising Star, among several other professional accolades.