Political Science Spotlight
The study of Political Science at Drew University engages students in the study of how people govern themselves — from the smallest communities to the international system. In the town meeting, the halls of Congress, or the United Nations, the great political questions are the same — how to reconcile individual aspirations and community needs, freedom and equality, authority and justice, participation and power. A wide variety of courses are offered in the fields of American Government, Comparative Politics, Political Theory and International Relations to provide the knowledge and analytic tools students need to be informed members of their communities, nations, and the world. In addition, the department is responsible for Drew’s Semester on the United Nations and the Semester in Washington. Political Science majors also participate on the Semester on the New Europe, the London Semester, and the Wall Street Semester.
Videos
The UN Semester
The UN Semester is a long standing tradition at Drew University. And, as Ted Johnsen found out, it continues to leave lasting impressions on students.
Tony Blair
It was a packed house at Drew’s Simon Forum, when former British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke. A few Drew students had the chance to meet him and ask him a question following his speech, Ted Johnsen has their story.
Since 1994, the Drew has brought many of the nation’s leading political figures and opinion shapers to campus to lecture. See the full list of who has been to campus.
Kofi Annan
Ted Johnsen sat down with former Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to talk about life after the UN.
Since 1994, the Drew has brought many of the nation’s leading political figures and opinion shapers to campus to lecture. See the full list of who has been to campus.
Meet Our Majors
Major | Political Science
"Drew professors—and even the president—are so accessible. When I was raising funds for my trip to Uganda, I just called President Weisbuch’s office, made an appointment and got his support from the Presidential Initiatives Fund." - Read more
Alumnus | Special Assistant to the President and Director, Office of the Chief of Staff
"Drew gives you the greatest chance to become a strong, well rounded, knowledgeable person with the creativity to find what will make you happy in life—and the skills to make that life a success in the real world." - Read more
Major | Political Science
"If I had written a personal ad seeking my ideal college, it would have read, “High school student seeks small, liberal arts school with excellent, personable professors; must have terrific political science and writing programs and a reputable student-run newspaper; close proximity to a major city essential.” Drew fits that description to a T." - Read more