Academics
Political Science
General InformationPolitical Science deals with the perennial questions, Who Governs? and To What Ends? Political scientists study the formal and informal political processes that shape public policy. It combines both humanistic and scientific perspectives in order to understand the political behavior of individuals, groups, and nations. Political Science provides a basis for informed participation in community politics, electoral politics, and advocacy as well as a solid foundation for a variety of careers in both the public and private sectors, domestically and internationally.
The Political Science program at York College mandates a common core of required courses that introduces students to the major sub-fields of political science. Its faculty offers a wide variety of courses to enable students to develop their own individual interests within the context of a comprehensive program. Our goal is to provide for both intellectual breadth and depth without sacrificing flexibility.
Required Courses
Department of History and Political Science
Career Opportunities
- Advocacy
- Government at all levels
- Teaching
- Business
- Management
- Finance
- Law
- Policy Studies
- Publishing
- Urban Affairs
- City Management and Planning
- The Media
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Law Enforcement
- Writing
- Foreign Service
- Journalism
Objectives
The goal of the York College Political Science Program is to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities and to be effective citizens committed to life-long learning. It intends to provide a firm foundation to the major fields of political science for those who pursue graduate study. It also prepares students for entry into both the private and public sectors after graduation. Opportunities are provided for individual growth and practical experience through internships and independent studies.