Including International Relations and Comparative Politics, Law and Legal Issues, and Public Administration Political science examines the theory of systems of government and studies actual practices of government. It uses surveys, experiments, interviews, statistical analyses, and other scientific methods to gather facts and data that can be used to explain political phenomena. Within our political science major, we offer three concentrations. International relations and comparative politics include course work in religion and politics, war and political violence, foreign policy, and international law. Law and legal issues comprise topics like health and welfare policy, civil liberties, budgeting and taxation, and constitutional law. Studying public administration will lead to courses in the American presidency, urban policies and politics, intergovernmental relations, and environmental politics. Politics is very much a hands-on, not abstract, discipline, so experiential education is integral to the major and comes in several forms. Many students land co-ops or internships in local government offices, law firms, or on political campaigns. Many study-abroad opportunities are particularly relevant to students interested in comparative politics, public policy, and international relations. The Model United Nations and Model Arab League allow students to participate in a simulation of the operation of international organizations, and the Moot Court simulates the work of the U.S. Supreme Court, so they can replicate the various stages and processes of advocacy and decision-making.