Political Science - SUNY at Geneseo

Political Science from SUNY at Geneseo is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. By using theoretical, historical, empirical, and ethical approaches, political scientists analyze political systems, public-policy making processes and the political behavior of public officials and citizens. The faculty at Geneseo strongly encourages the examination of concrete political case studies, the examination of political values and the sharpening of analytical skills necessary to careers in politics, government administration and law, and to effective citizen participation. The faculty of the Department of Political Science and International Relations has developed four career area plans for students who wish to use the major and related courses from other academic disciplines to prepare for specific career goals. These four career plans are not designed to be exclusive, but to assist students who wish to organize their program with specific career objectives in mind. Areas of Concentration The political science curriculum at Geneseo emphasizes the basic areas of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics and Political Thought. American Politics includes study of American national government, state and local government , political behavior, the legal system, constitutional rights and liberties, public administration, and public policy. Comparative Politics includes evaluations of different political systems, the Third World, and area studies of East Central Europe, Western Europe, Israel, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Career Options As a behavioral science , political science provides an excellent background for careers in a variety of fields. Graduates typically find employment in such diverse areas as personnel management, marketing, city government, communications, publishing, industrial relations, labor relations and law. In many cases, advan?ced studies in political science significantly enhance the prospect of access to substantial entry-level positions. View more details on SUNY at Geneseo . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.