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Colby College Government
Colby College

Colby College

Government

Waterville, USA

Course

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Government program focuses on the complexities of political systems, public policies, and governance structures. It covers theoretical frameworks as well as practical applications, preparing students to understand and confront contemporary political challenges. Collaborative projects and case studies foster analytical thinking and engagement with real-world issues.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in public administration, policy analysis, international relations, and government consulting. Opportunities also exist in non-profit organizations, political advocacy, and international organizations, allowing students to make an impact in various sectors.

Colby’s Government Department is known as one of the best at any liberal arts college in the country. Work with professors who are active in real-world political affairs—as consultants to governmental institutions—and whose insights appear regularly in national and international media outlets. Take courses on political theory, comparative politics (of Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America), international relations, and American politics. You’ll think critically and work hard, and you’ll be exposed to a variety of perspectives on political and public-policy issues.

Work with professors as research assistants and present your findings at academic conferences or publish them in publications in scholarly and popular venues. Undertake a political or government-related internship, conduct independent research, or immerse yourself in the political culture of another country through one of the many Colby-approved study-abroad programs worldwide.

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