About the Concentration
This concentration explores the political institutions, groups, processes, and behavior in the United States political context. Students who select this concentration will explore the underlying logic of political institutions and their procedures, how and why they change, and how they shape political influence in American politics. This concentration also examines the role of the public, parties, media, interest organizations, and leaders in shaping domestic political outcomes. This concentration prepares students for public, private, or nonprofit careers and civic engagement in American politics.
