Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.

As a student in the Extended Accelerator, you’ll get:

• A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
• Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
• Personalized English-language support specific to the classes you take

As a political science major, you will be selecting courses from fields such as American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public administration and policy, and political theory, while also developing one or two individualized areas of interest.

You will learn how to research the answers to important questions related to politics, political values and public policy. You will benefit from a wide variety of course offerings and have the opportunity to complete a public service internship to gain hands-on experience. 

Some of the highly transferable skills you will hone while studying for a political science or international studies major include:

• Analytical thinking
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Effective written and oral communications
• Creativity
• Ability to effectively evaluate a variety of arguments
• Ability to develop and design research projects

A major in political science will prepare you for careers in:

• Law
• Government (local, state and federal levels)
• Survey research
• Public relations
• Policy analysis
• Business
• Journalism