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Political Science

Degrees Granted
BA, Minor
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Location
Garden City

Learn about power, law, justice and the political process, gaining skills and hands-on experience to pursue many careers.

Why Major in Political Science at ³ÉÈËӰƬ?

  • Receive personal attention from award-winning faculty who are recognized nationwide for their teaching and scholarship.
  • Learn by doing, through study abroad, a semester in Washington, D.C., internships or a National Model United Nations course.
  • Be career-ready by graduation with internships, career development opportunities and our powerful alumni network.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Political Science?

Earning a bachelor of political science can help you start a variety of career paths. Make your mark in law, nonprofits, business, international affairs, lobbying or advocacy. Political science majors often become a policy analyst, legislative assistant, public relations/media specialist, political consultant or market researcher.

Nino on the stairs of the Capitol, facing away from the camera and holding a briefcase.
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Undergrad Nino Burjanadze, a Levermore Global Scholar, has been selected for a semester-long internship with The Washington Center Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C. She will advocate for better resources for schools located in areas with funding challenges, like Native American reservations and low-income housing communities.

Inside Look: Liberal Arts at ³ÉÈËӰƬ

92%* * based on ³ÉÈËӰƬ University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our baccalaureate graduates say that ³ÉÈËӰƬ University increased their intellectual curiosity, ability and potential
based on ³ÉÈËӰƬ University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022

As an attorney, I’m called upon to think analytically. ³ÉÈËӰƬ helped to lay that groundwork long before I set foot in a courtroom.

Joseph A. Bruno ’13, Esq. Member of ³ÉÈËӰƬ University’s 10 Under 10

Minors in Political Science

Minor in Political Science

The political science minor consists of three of the five political science fields—American government and politics, political theory, comparative government, international relations and American public policy.

Minor in Global Politics

Global politics minors learn about political phenomena taking place across borders and around the globe. They examine the political dynamics that influence our daily lives and shape our globalizing world.

Minor in Public Service

The public service minor develops a commitment to public service and will instill public-regarding values in you, including the value of good citizenship. The minor stresses the ethical implications of government decisions. An internship experience in Washington, D.C., is incorporated into the minor, giving you a look into the practical consequence of government decisions and the broader principles of public good that should guide these decisions.

Antonette White interning as an Outreach Assistant at Cornell ILR School’s Labor and Employment Law program.

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

Our political science BA program connects students with valuable internship opportunities both locally and in Washington, D.C. ³ÉÈËӰƬ students who major in political science have secured internships with some of the most influential political offices in the New York area, including:

Our students have also interned at organizations such as:

Political Science Degree Program Info

Application Requirements

To apply for the minor in political science or the political science major, submit the appropriate application requirements:

³ÉÈËӰƬ changed every aspect of my life. It filled me with intellectual curiosity, and helped me to find my passion for the law. ³ÉÈËӰƬ was the foundation on which I built my career

Philip F. DiSanto ’12 Associate, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP, Member of ³ÉÈËӰƬ University’s 10 Under 10

Transformative Educational Opportunities

All bachelor of political science undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

  • The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
  • – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
  • – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective

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