The Government Department at Colby College has divided its curriculum into the four main study areas which are listed below. Additionally, the department offers opportunities to pursue independent work for credit, and these descriptions are listed under Independent Study and Research Courses.

For ease of viewing, the course descriptions have also been subdivided into the four subfields here. To browse the entire listing of courses offered in the department, please visit the Colby Course Catalogue On-Line. There is also a three year course schedule available for planning academic schedules around when certain courses will be available.

• American Government
• Comparative Government
• International Relations
• Political Theory
• Independent Study Research Courses