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Politics and Public Service

To change the world, you must first understand the way it’s governed


To change the world, you must first understand the way it’s governed

Whether it’s analyzing the global economy or examining the Catholic Church’s role in shaping American politics, as a Politics and Public Service major or minor at Holy Cross you will graduate with a deep knowledge of governing systems—and how you can use your passion to improve them for the common good.

You can craft your 18-hour minor in Politics and Public Service to meet your personal and professional goals, or challenge yourself by obtaining a major in Politics and Public Service. Choose from courses like Political Philosophy, American Political Thought, and American Law and the Legal System (to name a few). Holy Cross College offers a Politics and Public Service major and a Politics and Public Service major with a pre-law track.

No matter which six courses you choose, you will graduate with a deep knowledge of politics and public service that will serve you well in a wide range of career paths, including:

  • Business
  • Campaign Management
  • Government Service
  • Intelligence
  • International Affairs
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Policy Analysis

Politics and Public Service Major Requirements

Politics and Public Service Minor Requirements

Faculty major academic advisor