Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior (APSA).
The Political Science Department offers:
Find out more about our programs, explore the courses offered, and meet our faculty.
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.
Discovering her resilience: World traveler to future Marine
Studying abroad can be an enlightening and exhilarating experience.
Rhiannon Winner ’19 is one of many Gettysburgians who have broadened their perspectives through the global learning opportunities offered at Gettysburg. After studying in Rwanda, Winner decided to join the Marine Corps after graduation—a significant career decision she made as a result of examining her personal and professional goals while she was abroad.
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.
Political Science
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