Majoring in politics
Technically speaking, one does not major in Politics. At Princeton , students pursuing the A.B. degree instead "concentrate" in a particular department.
Students select a concentration in the spring of the sophomore year. In April, the Department of Politics hosts a Sophomore Open House where interested students can learn more about the department. The department also holds individual advising sessions for all sophomores who declare Politics as their concentration.
To declare a Politics concentration, sophomores must normally have completed, as prerequisites, two Politics courses. It is strongly recommended that one or both of these courses be at the 200-level. If you are considering a Politics concentration, be sure to complete these prerequisites, and try to complete your analytical requirement during your sophomore year if possible.
The department’s other expectations for Politics concentrators, and the resources available to help students meet those expectations, are contained in the pages listed on the menu at left.