Center for the Study of American Constitutionalism
Read publications, listen to guest speakers and interact with the American Constitution outside of your classroom.
Overview
As political science majors at USU, students will gain theoretical and factual understanding of international and national governments, politics and political philosophies. Through discussion-based classroom experiences and research experiences, students will be able to gain hands-on experience interacting with the tenets of government functions and duties. Students will learn to reflect on their role in society and communicate those expectations clearly.
Real World Application
Graduates of this program leave having developed communication, research and analysis skills that are highly sought after in professional settings. Many students move on to graduate studies and law school. Graduates seeking employment after graduation will be prepared to pursue careers as lobbyists, intelligence analysts, campaign consultants and more.
Program Highlights
College Democrats
As a branch of the College Democrats of America, this organization works to engage students in local, state and national issues and elections through student volunteer work.
College Republicans
Help advance Republican awareness through activism, social activities and volunteer opportunities.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Join the only national honors society in the United States dedicated to students of political science.
Pre-Law Study Group
Prepare for a career in law or continued education in law school by attending conferences, lectures, panels and LSAT study sessions.
Study Abroad
Expose yourself to other cultures, learn new languages and enrich your college experience through international travel and study.
Alumni Advice
Nate Alder
With more than 25 years of experience, Nate Alder is a litigator and trial attorney with Christensen & Jensen, a top-rated Salt Lake City law firm, and currently focused on catastrophic personal injury and commercial litigation.
Breogán Ouviña Millán
Breogán Ouviña Millán currently works as a Customer Success Manager at Earnix, a company devoted to using statistical modeling, big data tools and machine learning to help the insurance industry.
Ernesto Lopez
Ernesto Lopez spent more than a decade with Bear River Head Start before working to train domestic and international franchise owners.
The Value of an Inclusive Education
Listen in as several alumni of color reflect on their time at USU and discuss its impact on their careers. Learn from their professional experiences to consider how multicultural education affects students at USU.
Katie Miner
If politics have been on your mind, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from Katie Miner who served as the Deputy Campaign Manager and Finance Specialist for Spencer Cox’s successful campaign for Utah Governor.
Matt Roundy
In this conversation with USU alumnus Mat Roundy (Political Science '16), you can hear all about the lessons he learned from law school and how he ended up working as a judicial clerk.
Nathaniel Woodward
CHaSS Outreach Coordinator and Pre-Law Advisor are teaming up to bring you a series of conversations with alumni working in legal careers. Join us each month as we explore various opportunities and aspects of the legal profession.
Porter Illi
Porter Illi (BA International Studies and Political Science '12), Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, currently serving in the External Political Unit at the U.S. embassy in Berlin.
RonNell Andersen Jones
RonNell Andersen Jones speaks in our Pre-Law Series, part of our Alumni Lunch Series at CHaSS.
Program Advisor
Related Programs
- Political Science Teaching
- Law & Constitutional Studies
- Political Science (Grad Program)
- International Studies
- Sociology
Suggested Supplements
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Certificate
- Global Peacebuilding Certificate
- Leadership and Diplomacy Certificate
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.