Political Science and Sociology

MajorBachelor of Arts

Study Politics and Society to Shape a Better World

Allowing you to specialize in two related fields, Butler’s combined Political Science and Sociology major draws on the knowledge and opportunities afforded by two academic departments and fields of study. You will gain access to hands-on learning and research in both departments, as well as small class sizes that allow for direct contact with both departments’ faculty.

Courses within Butler’s Political Science program will teach you how to promote the collective good at the local, national, and global level through the study and practice of politics. Courses within Butler’s Sociology program are grounded in three central themes – community, social diversity, and global awareness. When combined, courses from each of these academic disciplines will deepen your understanding of both macro and micro topics happening in the world all around us.

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Curriculum

This combined program offers an innovative curriculum that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Sample courses in this program include:

PO 141 – Introduction to International Politics
PO 201 – Research and Analysis
PO 210 – Basic Political Thought
SO 391 – Social Theory Seminar
SO 349 – Social Movements
SO 311 – Law and Society

Meet Your Faculty

Vitor Martins Dias

Assistant Professor – Sociology & Criminology
Sociology and Criminology – LAS

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at Butler University. I am a socio-legal scholar exploring how legal, political, and social actors influence global and local institutions and organizations, producing…
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Jishnu Guha-Majumdar

Assistant Professor – Political Science
Political Science – LAS

Su-Mei Ooi

Associate Professor – Political Science
Political Science – LAS

Chair, Department of Political Science Director, Peace and Conflict Studies Program Faculty Director, Butler in Asia Program Su-Mei Ooi joined the Department of Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies program in 2010 as…
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