Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
Our programs offer lots of opportunities for you to enrich your education, both inside and outside of class.
Explore how governments work internationally. We offer summer, semester and year-long opportunities in a variety of locations across the world.
Working one-on-one with our faculty or in research groups, our students undertake independent research, publish their work, and present at conferences.
Our department hosts the Political Science Club, Pi Sigma Alpha (the national honor society in political science), Phi Alpha Delta (a national pre-law society), Internal Relations Organization, Regional-International Organizations, and multiple simulation organizations, including Model UN and Model NATO.
Our students pursue internships that allow them to gain real world experience in government agencies, non-profits, and political offices. You'll have the chance to work in local, state, and national agencies, including unique experiences like our Hokies on the Hill program and the Washington semester.
We offer scholarships, awards, and research grants just for our students, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
We have a nationally-ranked department with exceptional researchers and award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging.
