Legal analysis typically depends on careful study of written texts, many of which contain complex forms of reasoning. Being able to understand those texts is critical to defending others' positions, ...

For the past 60 years, the Department of Political Science has provided students with a strong foundation in political science, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

Our department publishes cutting-edge research and trains students to work with individuals of all ages. We focus on child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, family studies, ...

The Pathways Minor in Appalachian Cultures and Environments introduces students to the diverse cultural practices, artistic expressions, histories, politics, and ecologies of the Appalachian region.

Dissertation Title: "Populist Just Transitions." Chair: Scott Nelson. Defended December 2019. Current position: Instructor, Department of Political Science, University of Alabama. Dissertation Title: ...

We foster creative thinking about complex global problems and our graduates successfully serve their communities and the nation. Our program emphasizes the methods of analysis used in the social ...

The law societies active at Virginia Tech currently include, but are not limited to, Phi Alpha Delta and the Student Intellectual Property Society. Joining a legal society while an undergraduate can ...

We encourage you to study abroad for an extraordinary experience away from campus. Programs are available across the world for you to travel for a week, a winter session, a summer session, a semester, ...

In addition to scholarships offered by the university and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, we offer graduate program-specific scholarships in education. The 2025-2026 General ...