Some of our outstanding special programs
Seeking the challenge of intense seminars, close faculty mentoring, and original research?
American Studies blends scholarship in history, anthropology, sociology, political science and English. More info
The Brady Scholars Program in Ethics and Civic Life enables study and debate of the nature of justice, the meaning of public service, and core values in the humanities and sciences. More info
Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) admits students simultaneously to undergraduate college and Feinberg School of Medicine. More info
Integrated Science Program (ISP) integrates mathematics with the experimental sciences – physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy. More info
Kaplan Humanities Scholars investigates some of our culture's most enduring questions, such as "What is the nature of 'the good society'?" More info
The Kellogg Certificate in Financial Economics builds a foundation in the quantitative analysis that underlies strategic business decisions. More info
Legal Studies explores legal issues with a variety of perspectives and critical methodologies. More info
Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS) combines the study of social sciences with rigorous training in mathematics, statistics and formal modeling. More info
NU Bioscientist Program offers 30 incoming freshmen an opportunity to do independent research in the biological/biomedical sciences. More info
The English Major in Writing provides advanced training in the writing and reading of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. More info
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Student profile: John Lee
Hometown: Euless, TX
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business Institutions Program
What's Next: Business school and a career in consulting -- "something I did not expect whatsoever when I came here."
Why Northwestern? "The special programs offered – Brady, Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences, and
Business Institutions – really pulled me into Northwestern. With the Brady program, I could study ethics in a deep and profound way in a collaborative setting with lots of discussion. I knew from high school that I learn best that way."
How have you grown? "The Brady program has taught me to articulate my thoughts in a logical way. I've become a much better writer, across all dimensions. I have more confidence now that my opinions are valid. That belief was cultivated during my sophomore year, with professors actively encouraging participation. Staying silent was pretty impossible in the Brady program."
Have you done original research? "Northwestern has really fantastic, accessible professors who are, quite literally, at the top of their fields. I've done independent research for three years with poli sci professor Dennis Chong. He's been a phenomenal mentor for me. He's always there to answer my questions: Should I do an honors thesis? What internships should I pursue? What courses in political science should I be taking? I would be a volunteer spokesperson for the political science department at Northwestern if I could. I have taken so many classes that have just profoundly influenced the way I think, the way I conceptualize politics and society at large."
