Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. One of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution, it was the first college in the United States to codify in its charter that admission and instruction of students was to be equal regardless of their religious affiliation.
The Political Science Department at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs exploring the complexities of political life, institutions, behavior, and theory. Known for its intellectual pluralism and diverse faculty, the department fosters critical thinking, rigorous research, and lively debate. Students benefit from close interaction with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research on pressing global challenges. The curriculum encourages a deep understanding across core subfields like American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, while Brown's Open Curriculum allows for flexible study. Experiential learning opportunities such as internships and research assistantships complement classroom studies, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in government, non-profits, and other fields.
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