Political Science

Welcome to the Political Science Department 

 

The department is strongly committed to the notion that an active, lifelong, and intelligent involvement in the political world is critical to democracy and social progress. Therefore, the educational objective is to maximize the students' capacity to analyze and interpret the significance and dynamics of political events and governmental processes.

 

The political science major is immersed in subjects concerning political and social thought, social forces and political change, political processes and the state, and law, governance and public policy.

 

Inauguration Group Pic

 

Obama Inauguration Trip - January 2009

 

Chelsea Horak, Jenn Sherman, Cara Pavlock,

Mindy Tubbs, Kari Tarnowski, Brent Stewart,

Matt Ingram, Ryan Duffy, Dan Volkosh,

Katie Reusch, Sarah Hartnett, TJ Rosetti,

Adam Sorokes, Dr. Danette Brickman

 

2008 Pi Sigma Alpha Inductees

 

2008 Pi Sigma Alpha Inductees

 

Ryan Shannon, Rachelle Hoeflschweiger,

Kathleen Schaffner

Political Science Highlights

Everything You Want to Know about Political Science at SBU 

 

Why Political Science at SBU?

 

International Relations Concentration 

 

Pre-Law Advising 

Events

 

Jan. '09 - Obama Inauguration Trip

 

Nov '08 - Election Night Party

 

Nov '08 - Randy Kuhl Visits Class

 

Oct '08 - Eric Massa Visits Class

 

May '08 - Graduation

 

May '08 - ROTC Commission Ceremony

 

May '08 - Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Induction

 

May '08 - Department Picnic

 

May '08 - Students Present at NYS Political Science Conference

 

May '08 - Students Present at Student Research Conference

 

April '08 - Obama Rally

 

March '08 - Washington, D.C. Trip

 

 
 

Students are encouraged to relate his/her classroom learning to the political world by participating in one of several internship programs, Model United Nations, or a social action opportunity. Experiential learning not only expands classroom knowledge, but enables the student to actively participate in the democratic process.

 

The study of political science is an excellent preparation for various careers including government employment at all levels, the law, the diplomatic corps, multinational corporations, politics and graduate study. Through periodic meetings with the faculty advisor, course selection is tailored to the students' career interests.

 

We are located in the basement of Plassmann Hall. If you have any questions about our major or our minor, please feel free to contact any of the professors in the department. You can find our contact information on the Faculty and Staff page.

 

You can find all the information you need about our major, our faculty and the opportunities available for Political Science students on the Political Science Index page.

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