Political Science
About the B.A. in Political Science
- Preparation for graduate study in politics, peace and conflict resolution, international relations or law
- 4+2 with Arcadia's International Peace and Conflict Resolution Master's program
- Preparation for careers in government, foreign service, non-governmental organizations, public service, education, or management
- Concentration in international politics
- Concentration in U.S. politics
- Concentration in pre-law and political theory
- Opportunities to travel with Model UN team
- Internships available in Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C, British Parliament, Scottish Parliament and more
- Senior Capstone courses that integrate classroom learning with real world experiences
- Opportunities to study at American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy in Paris, France
- Opportunities to study at some of the top universities around the world
Political science focuses on the theory and practice of politics and the analysis of political systems and behavior. It explores who has power, how they acquire it, and what they do with it. Courses in international and domestic politics encourage students to think critically and to strengthen their skills in the oral and written presentation of ideas. More.
Faculty
- Professor: Dr. Finbarr O'Connor
- Associate Professors: Dr. Joan Thompson (Co-Chair), Dr. Robert Thompson (Co-Chair)
- Assistant Professor: Dr. Warren Haffar, Dr. Angela Kachuyevski
- Adjunct Professor: Michael Archie, J.D., Christopher Cerski, J.D., Amy Cox, M.A. IPCR, Sandra Jones, M.A. IPCR
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