Political science is the study of political theories, practices, and systems. It is considered a social science and was first named by Herbert Baxter Adams while teaching history at Johns Hopkins University. Students in pursuit of a political science degree study issues such as Power, Conflict, Peace, Citizenship, Representation, [...]

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Although a large proportion of political science college graduates use their degrees to enter law school, some choose to enter alternative careers in government, communications, and politics. For those who can meet the high acceptance standards, a political science degree career as a Foreign Service Officer can serve as practical use of acquired skills [...]

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