The Department of Political Science offers three majors:

✔ International Relations — Explores problems of security, development, ethnic conflict, human rights, health, and the environment at a global level.
✔ Political Science — Aims to provide the student with a broad understanding of political concepts, political institutions, political behavior, and political processes.
✔ Political Science—Public Service — For students who desire opportunities for practical hands-on experience in their major. It differs in particular from the political science major in its internship requirement and its focus on the American political system.

Internships & Career Alternatives
Both the proximity of UC Davis to the state capitol and the programs offered by the UC Washington Center afford exceptional internship possibilities in local, state, and national government offices, providing students with actual experience in politics and government service while still attending school. A student who majors in political science acquires research and analytic skills relevant to many professional fields. Consequently, the majors offered in political science are valuable not only in providing students with a better understanding of politics and political systems, but also as a first step toward careers in teaching, law, management, government, urban planning,  journalism, politics, administration, or for graduate studies in numerous fields.