College Of Arts And Sciences
Political Science
Why Study Political Science?
Learn Political Science at one of the top-ranked departments in the nation, alongside professors with widespread experience in the field. Our faculty includes a former Ambassador for India, an exit poll analyst, and a former member of the advisory panel to the White House Domestic Policy Staff on Urban Policy. Your preparation will help you pursue careers such as professors, politicians, legislative aides, diplomats, survey researchers and analysts, entrepreneurs, and law enforcement agents (FBI).
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Comparative Politics and International Relations
- American Government, Law, and Public Policy
- Political Behavior and Political Psychology
- Political Theory/Philosophy
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Global Issues in the United Nations
- Politics in the Third World
- Mass Media in American Politics
- Press & the Presidency
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Policy Analyst
- Political Scientist
- Assistant Professor
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- U.S. Foreign Affairs
- Stanford University
- United Nations
- U.S. Capital
- Massachusetts Trial Court
Interested in this Major?
Department of Political Science
Chair: John B. Ryan
Office: S-701 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Phone: (631) 632-7688
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
