Political Science
About the Political Science major
Political science at Union combines small classes, hands-on learning and faculty-mentored research on diverse topics such as political action, art and public policy. Students actively engage with the community by evaluating programs such as the Schenectady County Drug Court and conducting research for local organizations. The department's Zeta Upsilon chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha enriches the academic experience by hosting events and contributing to The Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics. Additionally, the Model United Nations course offers a rigorous academic simulation of the political process, distinguishing Union from schools with club-based programs.
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