Majors Week 2024 - Political Science & Legal Studies
Majors Week is a week-long opportunity to explore the academic programs offered at UMass. Come talk to our advising team about the Political Science and Legal Studies programs. You will have the opportunity to declare the major if you choose.
Drop-In Hours
Mon. Oct. 21 11:00 am -4:00 pm
Tues. Oct 22 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Wed. Oct. 23 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thurs. Oct 24 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Come learn more about the Political Science Major and Minor
Political science majors study political life in the varied contexts in which it occurs—institutions, social movements, power relations, elections, political culture, ideas, and war. The major emphasizes issues central to public life such as democracy, citizenship and participation, inequality, global forces, institutions, and governance.
Come learn more about the Legal Studies Major
Legal Studies majors are exposed to a wide array of courses that focus on the interrelationship between law, politics, and society in American, foreign, and international contexts. Students majoring in Legal Studies study of law within a liberal arts framework and benefit from close contact with our faculty.