At a Glance
What Youll Learn:
- Why the structures and behaviors of governmental and non-government actors matter in policy making
- How to explore complex problems such as the role of government in society
- How the legal system intersects with and influences social life and the political system
What Youll Do:
- Cultivate your curiosity for civic life and become a driven learner engaged in purposeful learning
- Explore complex problems and learn how to reach persuasive conclusions based on evidence-based reasoning
Where Youll Go:
- Career opportunities such as researcher, lawyer, program analyst, policy advisor, state representative, or nonprofit director
- Top law schools and graduate programs to advance your career preparation
Program Highlights
Bryants Politics and Law program merges the study of political science and legal studies to examine government, legal issues, and the influence of social and cultural forces on law.
Through courses that specialize in American government, comparative politics, and global politics, youll gain analytical skills to understand and predict political events, engage with public policy, and conduct independent research. Our program encourages critical thinking, effective information use, and ethical perspective preparing you to contribute meaningfully to civic life and complex problem-solving.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework thats designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to International Politics
POLS 241
Introduction to U.S. Politics
POLS 256
Comparative Politics
POLS 361
Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
LGLS 230
Law and Society
LGLS 360
Global Legal Traditions
LGLS 320
Seminar in Politics and Law
POLS/LGLS 490
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- American Cancer Society
- Child and Family Services
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Rhode Island Governors Office
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Secret Service
- Northeastern School of Law
- University of Connecticut
- Villanova Law School
- Brown University
- Dartmouth College
- United Nations Humanitarian Affairs