Political Science

Political science is the study of how authoritative decisions are made in a society and how social conflicts are resolved through the governmental process. It is also the examination of how states of the world interact with one another.

Students who wish to attend law school may find the department's option in legal studies of interest. The option is not intended to be a pre-law program, but it does include courses that have a legal approach to the study of politics.

The department has an active internship program and access to education abroad programs in which students earn academic credit and gain experience.

• Check out Political Science’s website for more information: http://www.psci.vt.edu

College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

Political Science is a part of the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

• More information about the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences