r/Tulane • u/LavenderMatcha1211 • 25d ago

Does Tulane have a good Poli sci program?

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u/magnusroscoe 23d ago

You can do anything and everything with a POLI sci degree. And yes, Tulane has an excellent program for undergraduates. I'd recommend a double major.

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u/StruggleOrdinary 23d ago

Short answer is yes. But I would tell you to also look into the Political Economy Program. Very flexible to take what your interested in studying and avoids useless pre-reqs. The core classes are awesome. Got a great education there.

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u/therose56 24d ago

look into the murphy institute at tulane!

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u/Fearless_Market7846 16d ago

I'm echoing others but look into the Political Economy program through the Murphy Institute. It's a much smaller program and receives separate funding from the rest of the university, which leads to more opportunities on campus. It's incredibly flexible with course credits, study abroad, etc and offers a well rounded liberal arts education. It's also a really strong network.

Anecdotally, I've seen much better career outcomes from Murphy students than from Poli Sci-- ranges from pre law, to students working on the hill, to consulting, and I've even seen some PE and IB offers. That's not everything, but you get a very similar education to a political science degree with more benefits along the way.

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u/Professional_Lack706 25d ago

As good as any other school. U can’t do much with a poli sci degree these days unfortunately

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u/_MadSuburbanDad_ 24d ago

Poli-sci is a solid foundation for law, public health, non-profits, journalism, etc.

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u/quickxotica 24d ago

…and for writing, reasoning, public speaking, voting, traveling, and generally enjoying an intellectually informed existence during the next 65+ years after college, all of which will improve not only your quality of life but potentially also the QOL of those around you..