Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

SUNY Oswego

Organized around guided flexibility, our program offers a core of knowledge to help prepare you for a career in political science, government or law - along with the freedom to explore your own areas of interest.The department emphasizes the global nature of the contemporary political world - characterized by the deepening interdependence among nations and regions, as well as a blend of cultures and political systems. Students will study the political behavior of leaders, citizens and social groups the formal institutions that carry out public policy, while developing an understanding of the hows and whys of governing.Join SUNY Oswego’s Political Science Club. Get politically involved with the Student Association or different student organizations. Work individually with faculty on areas of particular interest to you. Choose among many opportunities to study abroad - either for short periods as part of a class or in semester, summer or year-long programs.