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Navigate a diverse, interdependent, and dynamic world by learning about social and political systems in local, national, regional, and global contexts.
Program Benefits
- The political science major at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ provides students with foundational courses in the major subfields of the discipline: International Relations, American Politics, Comparative Politics and Public Policy, with the opportunity to build coursework in these subfield specializations of your choice. The major also includes a political science research methods course as part of your senior thesis sequence.
- Internship opportunities allow students to explore potential career paths through placements in Buffalo, Washington, D.C., and internationally.
- Experiential learning opportunities such as Model United Nations and moot court complement and extend in-class learning.
- Capstone thesis requirement gives students the opportunity to do in-depth research on a topic of their choice.
- Our pre-law studies program has an excellent track record with law school admissions and subsequent success in legal practice.
Environmental Studies Specialization
Students can enhance their major by pursuing the environmental studies specialization, which integrates environmental history, policy, and science to prepare graduates for careers in a green economy.
Career Outlook
Our graduates possess knowledge and intellectual abilities that are highly valued and adaptable to a wide array of careers and a rapidly changing work environment. Many become informed and engaged community members and leaders.
- Lawyer
- Law enforcement officer
- Legal assistant
- Elected official
- Campaign coordinator
- Legislative assistant
- Lobbyist or interest group advocate
- Public sector and service employee
- Journalist
- Diplomat or consul
Program Specifics
Students can obtain two undergraduate degrees in four years and their Master of Public Health or Master of Social Work in one additional year. Read More
History & Political Science Blog
The History & Political Science Department Blog provides the very latest on what our students and faculty are up to.
Pre-Law Association
The PLSA is a club for prospective law school applicants and students who are interested in law and legal careers. Membership is open to students from all majors.
American Association of University Women
Focused on empowering women, the AAUW is a national women's advocacy organization.
History & Government Club
The History & Government Club is involved in activities both on and off campus that celebrate our rich history and fascinating government.