Political Science at Wellesley

advantagious
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:06:59 +0000

I think it’s really good. I’m not a polisci major, but it’s my third favorite department to take classes in (after econ and math, my major departments). The course options are broken down into 4 subcategories: American Politics and Law, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. I’ve taken 3 courses in the department; 1 in political theory and 2 in comparative politics and absolutely loved 2 of them (the third was absolutely fine). I’m thinking strongly about taking another in Political Theory next year since I enjoyed my first so much. There are lots of really good professors and just so many interesting courses. The course selections for next semester can be found here:

[Wellesley College :: Course Catalog](http://www.wellesley.edu/DeanCollege/CCI/Proposed/proposed0910.html)

The one possible con to polisci at Wellesley is that there’s no minor, only a major, because the department feels that a minor does not offer the correct depth + breadth combination. As a person who probably would accrue a polisci minor if one were offered, I don’t feel like that’s a huge deal, but of course to each their own. I feel that my professors have been tough but fair, both in terms of the course workload and in terms of grading. Overall I just think it’s a great department.