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Dept of Political Science and International Relations
Main Office
Eppley 326
Phone: 402.280.2836
Fax: 402.280.4731
Administrative Assistant:
Deb Marr
Epply 325
DebMarr@creighton.edu
Chair
Erika Moreno
Eppley 325
402.280.2388
erikamoreno@creighton.edu
Studying political life is a fascinating - and vital - part of the liberal arts. Political Science examines how humans organize their societies and make collective choices.
It focuses on the behavior of individuals (both leaders and ordinary people), social groups, and the institutions that humans use to make and carry out public policy decisions. Political science examines not just "the government," but the whole process of governing.
Graduates with degrees in political science and international relations pursue a variety of careers. Some pursue specialized graduate education before entering a career, and some enter the job market after completing the B.A. degree.
Our programs, supplemented by a careful selection of general education and elective courses, provides a broadly valuable mix of skills, knowledge, and perspectives to begin a career.
View a presentation highlighting some of the great careers our graduates go on to.
Learn more by visiting our political science and international relations program pages.
For general information about Political science careers, click here.
Faculty advisers are happy to talk with students about career directions. The Career Planning and Placement Office can provide information on demand for various positions, assistance in preparing a resume and in conducting a job search, as well as contact with a wide range of employers.
Dr. Scott Hendrickson acts as the main pre-law advisor for the Creighton University, College of Arts and Sciences. In that role, he works with students interested in careers in law and law-related fields, advising them on course selection, career options, and, for those students planning to attend law school, law school preparation and the law school admissions process.
Students considering graduate and professional study should indicate their interests to a faculty member by the end of the junior year. Faculty members will provide helpful information regarding various programs that would be a good fit for you and your career plans.
Detailed information can be found on our Political Science Program page.
Detailed information can be found on our International Relations Program page.
Each of us is affected by political decisions and most of us will play public political roles during our lives. For this reason, politics has always been studied in one way or another as part of a liberal arts education. We suggest a major in political science for persons especially interested in the "hows" and "whys" or politics, or for those who plan a career touching upon public affairs in areas such as law, journalism, business, public administration, political management, or community service.
The international relations major is the major of choice for those interested in global or regional politics or politics of other countries. It is best suited for a career in Foreign Service, foreign policy think-tanks, journalism, international business, international law, the military, or the intelligence community.
Students in the department learn about politics at several levels.
Creighton's curriculum in political science and international relations is designed to help students broaden and deepen their understanding of the political world. Faculty members assist and instruct students on how to sharpen their thoughts, to ask better questions, and to improve their skill in researching and finding answers to their questions.
Political Science and International Relations students develop their abilities in both written and oral communication, and acquire a solid background in the research process (including an introduction to the use of computers in social science research). Excellent opportunities exist for students to apply and integrate what they have learned in internship settings.