SPRING 2021 PLAN:
With the Fall semester well underway, the College has announced the Spring calendar and plans. See our announcement on the Spring calendar. The College is prepared to welcome community members back to campus for the Spring semester with current safety precautions still in place and in accordance with current guidance from the State of New York. For questions and other communications related to the coming academic year and campus reopening, email COVID-19@mville.edu. Safety policies and protocols can be found here.
DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts
CAREER IDEAS
Administrative Law Judge, Arbitrator, Attorney, City Planning Aide, Criminologist, Emergency Management Specialist, Government Analyst, Intelligence Specialist, Judge, Lobbyist, Professor of Political Science or Law, Social & Community Service Manager, Teacher
In antiquity, the Greeks referred to the study of politics as a "kingly art" because it was concerned with the ways of good government. The study of political institutions remains a central focus of political science. But the scope of the discipline has broadened substantially as more people are affected by centralized political authorities wielding increased power in a global economy. Political science includes the study of values, ideologies, and legal norms; the mechanisms people use to enter the political process, whether with guns or ballots; and the consequences of a global economy that enriches some while impoverishing many. Because of its comprehensive nature, political science provides a foundation for careers in law, public administration, business, journalism, and teaching. By minoring or concentrating in legal studies or criminal law, you can also gain an overview of the American legal system.
As a political science major, you’ll gain an understanding of the historical backgrounds and philosophical foundations of a variety of political systems in the contemporary world and develop an ability to analyze events, issues, and global trends. In addition, you’ll have the chance to gain practical experiences through both individualized field research and internships in the government, nonprofit, or private sector.
Additionally, political science majors can gain a background in the American legal and criminal justice system through a concentration in legal studies or criminal law (non-majors can minor in those programs.)