Sample Courses
- American Politics
- International Politics
- Political Theory
Popular Electives
- Democratization
- Global Political Economy
- Human Rights
- Identity Politics
- Judicial Politics
- Terrorism and National Security
- West European Politics
Recent Internships & Field Experiences
- Livingston County District Attorney
- Livingston County Family Court
- Monroe County District Attorney Office
- New York State Assembly
- Office of Representative Joseph Morelle
- US Department of Justice
- US State Department
- The White House
Alumni Spotlight
Matthew Fitzgerald ‘14, JD
Major: Political Science
Career: Fitzgerald is an attorney with Phillips, Lytle LLP, in Buffalo, NY. “Geneseo allowed me to go straight out of college to get an internship in a congressional office, then to law school, and then to get a full-time job. I love what I do.”
Political Science Major
Why study political science at Geneseo?
The political science major focuses on the study of politics in the United States and other countries other than the United States, the political relations between nations, and the contributions of political philosophers. The major helps students develop analytical, writing, digital, quantitative, and speaking skills as well as learn to think critically about political life in a variety of settings.
Program Options
- BA in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in International Relations (Development and Sustainability Studies)
- Minor in International Relations (Global Political Economy)
- Minor in International Relations (Regional and Comparative Studies)
- Minor in International Relations (War and Peace Studies)
- Minor in Conflict Studies
- Minor in Legal Studies
Additional Options
- Concentration in Political Science with Childhood Education with Special Education (1–6)
- Concentration in Political Science with Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B–6)
- Microcredential in Carceral Studies
Program Highlights
- Exceptional faculty who focus on student learning
- Numerous co-curricular opportunities
- Active Model UN Club that recently participated in simulations at McGill University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Pennsylvania
- Political Affairs Club’s annual trip to Washington, DC, which connects majors with political science alums at their workplaces to discuss career options and strategies
Example Career Fields
- Business
- Education
- Law
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organization
- Politics
Recent Employers or Grad Schools
- American University
- Boston University
- Cornell University
- CUNY
- Temple University
- University of Albany
- University of Buffalo
- University of Michigan
Contact Info
Karleen West, Department Chair
kwest@geneseo.edu
Fraser Hall 107C
585-245-5445
