Political science helps you make sense of the political world that affects us all.
In our program, you’ll study politics, government and public policy in the U.S. and abroad and why nations do—or do not—get along.
You’ll acquire the tools to question, analyze systems and institutions, and develop your own views about the best policies, programs and organizational rules for the world you envision.
Debates, simulations, trips to important political sites and engaged classroom conversation will encourage you to think more deeply about political issues of the day.
A political science degree gives you skills to follow many paths.
Some of our majors continue their political interests through public service. Recent graduates work for the New York City Office of Management and Budget, Maine House of Representatives, Boston City Council campaign, PA House of Representatives, PA Senate, PA Governor’s Office, New Jersey Assembly and the Snyder County PA Commissioner.
Others work for non-profit corporations in education, human services and health care as lobbyists, data analysts, professors, grant writers and more. Graduates also pursue jobs in insurance, finance, publishing and human resources.
Our students are also ready to attend law school or pursue graduate degrees in public policy, public administration or doctorates in political science.
Real-world opportunities right away
In your first year, you have the opportunity to make connections with political science alumni through on-campus visits, shadowing experiences and off-campus trips. Dozens of internship opportunities are shared with students every year, and we’ll help you determine what makes the most sense for you.
Our proximity to Harrisburg—the state capital—and our many alumni working there provide plentiful internship and networking opportunities. With Washington, D.C., and New York located three hours away, our students also pursue internships with national and international agencies.
A Susquehanna education provides students with flexibility in coursework so they can conduct research, intern and study abroad. When it comes to your major, you’ll begin taking classes in your chosen program of study in your first year.
Here are some of the courses thatpolitical sciencemajors take in their first few semesters at Susquehanna.
American University (Masters in Economics) Boston University School of Medicine (Masters in Emergency Health Care Management) George Mason University (Masters in International Commerce and Policy) George Washington University (MA – Security Studies) Lebanon Valley College (MBA) Lehigh University (Masters in Economics) Lehigh University (Masters in Political Science) New York University (MPA) Northeastern University (Masters in Applied Educational Psychology) Penn State University (MPA) Shippensburg University (MPA) University of Denver (MA in International Studies) University of Houston (Doctorate – Political Science) UMBC (Master of Public Health Policy, Health Policy Analysis) University of South Carolina (Masters in Social Work) Villanova University (MPA)
Law Schools Attended
Boston College Law Catholic Law School Dickinson Law School Drexel Law School Fordham Law New York Law School Penn State Law Quinnipiac University Law School Rutgers Law School St. Louis University Law School University of Baltimore Law School University of Pittsburgh Law University of New Hampshire Law Villanova Law Washington and Lee University School of Law Widener Law – Delaware Widener Law - Harrisburg
Employers - Position
2U – Healthcare Inbound Marketing Coordinator Amazon – Inventory Control/Quality Assurance American College of Emergency Physicians – Reimbursement Manager Army National Guard – First Lieutenant Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Emergency Project Manager Business Insider – Producer Candidate for Office, Boston City Council – Campaign Manager Chipotle Mexican Grill – Business Analyst Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton – Human Resources Assistant Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives – Government Relations Communities in Schools National Office – Director of Constituent Engagement Consumer Technology Association – Senior Director Government Affairs Deutsche Bank – Asst VP in Credit Risk Management DNB First – Executive Administrative Assistant Downington High School West – Learning Support Teacher Einstein Healthcare Management – Patient Service Representative Gettysburg University – Director of Foundation, Government and Faculty Grants Harvard University – Faculty Administrator Independence Blue Cross – Director of Government Affairs Isaacson Miller (search firm) – Senior Associate KTMG – Senior Associate, Transfer Pricing Leslie J. Garfield and Company – Real Estate Adviser Maine House of Representatives – Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House Mathematica Policy Research – Policy Analyst Michael Page – Cyber and Information Security Recruitment Specialist Missouri Attorney General – Assistant Attorney General National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – Manager, Health Policy Analysis National Student Clearinghouse – Technical Specialist New Jersey State Assembly – Director of Policy and Communications New Jersey State Assembly – Legislative Aide New York City Office of Management and Budget – Budget Analyst Northwestern Mutual – Financial Representative NORWESCAP – Executive Director Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Director, Corporate Development and Chair, Innovative Financial Intermediaries Program Peace Corps - Albania PA House of Representatives, Children and Youth Committee – Democratic Executive Director PA House of Representatives, Republican Policy Committee – Research Analyst/Communications Coordinator PA Senate – Media and Policy Coordinator PA Partnerships for Children – Vice President of Public Policy PredictIt – Data Analyst Rhode Island Insurance Company – Client Solutions Manager Rose City Projects, LLC - Principal Service Source – Senior Operations Support Specialist Shire – Launch Excellence and Planning Lead, US Medical Affairs Southeast Lancaster Health Services – Outreach and Enrollment Specialist State Farm Insurance – Insurance Agent Township of Union Board of Education – Teacher TWD and Associates – Senior Business Development Manager University of MD, Carey School of Law – Program Manager Virginia Commonwealth University – Associate Chair and Professor of Political Science
