Political Science
About the Political Science major
Political Science at Union features small classes, hands-on learning, and faculty-mentored research across major subfields, including international relations, comparative politics, political theory and U.S. politics. Course topics span U.S. constitutional law, judicial politics, the modern presidency, political behavior, psychology, feminism, human rights, labor, public policy, protest, contemporary theory, global value chains and music’s role in politics. We also examine global challenges like climate change, organized crime and populism.
Students pursue internships locally and during our Spring term in Washington, DC. The popular Pizza & Politics series, student-faculty lunches, and our Zeta Upsilon chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha enhance learning through events with guest speakers, faculty and student panels. Student research is showcased at Steinmetz and political science conferences. Many study abroad, and all complete original, in-depth two-term senior projects.
Courses and requirements
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Courses
Political Science
Introductory Courses
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Research Methods
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Comparative Politics
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International Politics
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Political Theory
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United States Politics
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Independent Research
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Major
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Minor
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Interdepartmental major
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After Union
What can a degree in political science do for you? Here is what our alumni have been up to:
- Attorney, Gouslton & Storrs
- Brand strategist/fashion writer/social media manager, self-employed
- Manhattan borough commissioner, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
- CEO and co-founder, Measure (Drone as a Service®)
- Chief marketing officer, General Electric
- Deputy NYC press secretary for U.S. Senate Democratic Leader
- Director of communications, Snap Inc
- National Hockey League agent
- Senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Senior managing shareholder at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berlowitz
- Senior personal technology columnist, The Wall Street Journal
- Staff director, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Tech columnist, The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. press officer, Center for Reproductive Rights