Department of Political Science
Internships & Field Studies
Expand Your Horizons
In June 2014, Political Science professor Dan Chong and his students went on safari in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania during a field study in Africa. It's just one of the many opportunities political science majors have to apply their skills in the field.
A Global Education
Political science professor Tom Lairson, who has taught or lectured at several asian universities, frequently leads student field studies to Asia.
Washington Semester Internship Program
The Washington Semester Internship Program lets students intern in Washington while taking seminars with guest speakers from the realms of foreign and domestic politics, law and jurisprudence, international business and trade, journalism, economic policy, peace and conflict resolution, and more. Students live on campus at American University located in the Georgetown area. Students must receive the endorsement and recommendation from Dr. Gunter in the Political Science Department. Learn More
International Field Studies
Gaining an international perspective is one of the tenets of a Rollins education, and political science majors are afforded the opportunity to apply their developing skills on the world stage via faculty-led international field studies. Learn More
