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J-Term

J-Term is a special month-long period of study in January in which Carthage students take a single course on campus or join a study tour to another part of the world. Students must successfully complete two J-Term courses during their four years at Carthage, although many students opt to participate in J-Term every year.

The Political Science Department offers a number of J-Term courses and trips. (Read about recent J-Term trips offered by the Political Science Department.) Offerings for J-Term 2010 include:

• American Government: National, State and Local 
• Expressive Protest: Political Expression in Film, Music and Literature
• Tourism and Glaciers: Melting Profits in Patagonia
• Capitalist China: Taiwan, Hong Kong and Colonialism

International Political Economy

For students interested in public policy in today’s global economy, Carthage offers a major in International Political Economy. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students who want to focus their work in political science, economics and business on the evolving web of today’s global relationships. Students majoring in IPE take courses in business, economics, geography, modern languages, political science and social science. Learn more about Carthage’s International Political Economy Major.

Internships

One of the best ways to find a job in government is to obtain an internshi8p that may lead to a paid position. Carthage faculty and the Carthage Career Center assist students in finding internships. See a list of other internship resources.

Scholarships and Awards

The Political Science Department offers awards every year to recognize exceptional work by students, including the Eric H. Olson and Anna Olson-Thom Scholarship and the Political Science Senior Recognition Award. See a list of past award winners.

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Student Voices

"Political science is a major that is so rich and so multifaceted. It is evolving and changing all the time, and it has an incredible impact on how we go about our everyday lives."

— Cailin Kolk, '12, Sugar Grove, Ill.

Hear what students have to say about studying political science at Carthage.

J-Term Travel

The Political Science Department offers regular study tours during J-Term, giving students the opportunity to explore the politics, economics and culture of Argentina, Cuba, Russia and more. Read more.