Government at the local, state, and national and international level is one of the most powerful forces impacting people, communities, and fields and industries that impact our everyday life. As a political science major at the University, you ll cultivate an understanding of the complex political system and its major players, and then you ll explore how and where you can make an impact. You'll do research with real policymakers, join the University s award-winning Model United Nations team, or pursue a variety of internships in Hartford, Washington, D.C., or New York City.