Political Science B.A.

Students who pursue a bachelor’s in Political Science from St. Francis College will investigate how individuals, groups and nations interact with others. Political Science analyzes how conflict is managed by the various parties. Political Science has many areas of inquiry including: American Government and Law, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Public Administration/Public Policy.

The department offers both traditional and behavioral approaches. The Traditional School utilizes legal, historical, and philosophical tools to analyze and evaluate political institutions and processes. The Behavioral School employs the scientific method, which includes problem recognition, hypotheses formation, data gathering, and forming conclusions.

The B.A. in Political Science provides students with skills necessary for careers in law, government, education, business, and the not-for-profit arena. In addition, it provides students with the tools to make informed and logical decisions in both their professional careers and in their personal lives.

Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven curriculum is SFC's robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.