Boston College's Political Science Department, situated in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts within the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs focused on the study of politics, governance, and international affairs. The department boasts faculty with diverse expertise spanning American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, providing students with a rich and engaging educational experience. A strong emphasis is placed on cultivating critical thinking, research, and analytical skills through close faculty interaction and opportunities for active learning. This approach prepares graduates for a wide array of career paths in government, law, business, and international affairs, as well as for advanced academic study.
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Boston College (BC) is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 9,300 full-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students. Although Boston College is classified as an R1 research university, it still uses the word "college" in its name to reflect its historical position as a small liberal arts college.
