University designation reflects breadth of global opportunities and bold vision for Marist's next century.
University designation reflects breadth of global opportunities and bold vision for Marist's next century.
University designation reflects breadth of global opportunities and bold vision for Marist's next century.
University designation reflects breadth of global opportunities and bold vision for Marist's next century.
A Political Science Degree for Problem Solvers & Change Agents
If you believe that making the world a better place isn’t just a dream, but an achievable goal through strategic actions, Marist’s Political Science program is for you. Through a unique curriculum, world-class faculty, undergraduate research, focused internships, and complementary coursework, you’ll develop the critical skills and practical experience to make your mark on the future.
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Marist’s Political Science degree combines broad exposure to the discipline with the ability to specialize in your areas of interest, which can drive your career path.
Our Political Science faculty are experts in their field with active research agendas. Many have also been practitioners, working in the worlds of state and local government, non-profits, and political consulting. They bring this unique perspective to their role as teachers and mentors, and they actively collaborate with undergraduates on important research to be presented at the national and international levels. Small class sizes mean our faculty get to know you as an individual, providing close advising in your coursework, internships, and future career. Meet a few of our faculty members below, or view all Political Science faculty >
Our faculty are very active in their research, and they look forward to bringing their students along for the ride. Working side-by-side with faculty at the top of their fields, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to significant studies to present at the national and international levels. The Marist Poll is a great resource for research opportunities; it was the first college-based research center to include undergraduates in conducting survey research, and it has nearly 300 students on the team each semester.
Students integrate and evaluate knowledge from multiple sources.
Students cultivate and nurture relationships within the community, collaborating on projects that train them for 21st century careers.
Students develop the cross-cultural awareness and competency to understand and impact political conditions on the ground across the world.
Students employ advanced research methods and technology to analyze real-world data and develop solutions to contemporary issues.
Students think logically and creatively, with an ability to reflect upon and assess different perspectives as they grapple with theory and practical issues.
Students communicate clearly, accurately and persuasively in a variety of written formats that are used in the professional workplace.
Whether through Marist programs like the Albany Summer Internship Program or the Tarver Summer Internship Program or through our partnership with American University's Washington Semester Program, Marist Political Science students have a wide range of internship opportunities to focus their career paths. View some of the internship destinations our Political Science students have utilized below.
At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.
*As reported by U.S. News and World Report.
