Political Science
Bachelor of Arts
Study justice and power relationships, to prepare for careers in politics, public service, or law.
Your courses examine campaigns and elections, civil rights, public policy, and international politics. Explore the pros and cons of various political theories, the impact of American foreign policy on the global community, and the complexities of the legislative process. Internships nearby or in places such as Albany or Washington, D.C., provide firsthand experience.
Highlights
Save time and money: 3+3 partnerships with Syracuse University and University at Buffalo law schools
Experiential learning includes internships and independent study projects
Small classes and individual attention from faculty
Gain global perspective through study abroad.
Career Paths
- Congressional aide
- Election supervisor
- Correspondent/journalist
- Urban planner
- Lobbyist
- Campaign manager
- Attorney
- Research assistant
- State Department/Foreign Service work
- Intelligence professional
3+3 Law Degree
Save time and money through 91制片厂's聽partnerships with Syracuse University College of Law and University at Buffalo School of Law.
Internships
- Semester internship in Washington, D.C. or Albany
- Internships at private law firms and the Monroe County District Attorney and Public Defender鈥檚 offices
- New York State Attorney General for Consumer Affairs
- Offices of the Mayor of Rochester, members of the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate
Graduate Schools and Employers
- Cornell University
- Syracuse University
- Monroe County Democratic and Republican parties
- Americorps
- New York State Assembly
99%
of new 91制片厂 grads are聽employed or in grad school聽within six months of graduation
2,285
high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2025
$1,500
Our SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for you to pursue an internship, research, or study abroad.聽SPARK details 禄
Want to teach?
For elementary school (birth to grade 6): You can double major in political science and in inclusive early childhood/childhood education, for a curriculum that includes , preparing you to get teaching certification.
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
鈥淢y political science degree from 91制片厂 helped me develop a strong foundation in legal research and ethics, which I apply every day in my career. Every class taught by Dr. Prokopovych shaped my collegiate and professional career. Her mentorship is something that I value to this day.鈥�
鈥� Rocky Polimeni 鈥�17, who became an assistant district attorney in Wayne County, New York