Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences — Political Science concentration

SUNY Adirondack offers a Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences concentration in Political Science. Political Science teaches students to interpret and experience the world around them. Communication, thinking for yourself and problem-solving are the core of this program. Students gain insight into diversity in societies around the world.

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Degree
Associate in Arts
Program Type
Career-oriented degrees
Pathway
Humanities and Social Sciences
Credits
64

Learning outcomes

  1. Develop sufficient background in a political science discipline to qualify for upper-level study.
  2. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically.
  3. Employ effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  4. Articulate the presence and influence of diversity within societies such as the United States and those in Western Europe, as well as throughout the world.
  5. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge related to personal health and fitness, lifelong sports and recreational wellness.
  6. Examine expression and the creative process in one or more of the areas of humanities.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method.
  8. Identify basic factors relevant to the analysis of human behavior. 
     

Curriculum and requirements

Political theory, international relations, comparative politics and research methods give context to human experience. You may find answers to what drives our professional and personal lives. 

Degree requirements and sample schedule

Community minded

Our Political Science degree offers a diverse education, including literature, philosophy, history, economics, fine arts, theater and psychology. Electives in the arts, foreign languages and theater enhance your learning experience.

A student laughs during a discussion in a Political Science class.

Next steps

Students choose from a variety of courses. Advisors and instructors work with graduates to achieve their goals as they transfer. Popular transfer institutions include: University at Albany | SUNY Plattsburgh | SUNY Potsdam | Siena College

Marrying interests

SUNY Adirondack alum Andrew McMahon is seen on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.
Quotation

I had always been interested in history, but the way Professor Johnston explained politics as being the levers of power and resources and deciding who gets what and why — I thought, 'Political science is a way to marry my hobby and interest in history with a career in public service.'"

Andrew McCarthy Budget examiner for New York State Division of the Budget 2016
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