Relationships of Power: Studying Political Science at Seton Hill

To study politics is to analyze power, 以及权力关系, between humans and the governments or organizations that they create. As a student in the Political Science Program at Seton Hill, you will learn about power relationships between local, state and national governments; between and among international organizations; and among corporations in our global political system. You will take courses in the four subfields of political science: 

• 美国政府
• 比较政治学
• International relations/global politics
• 政治哲学 

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教师

斯通希尔的 political science courses are taught by dedicated faculty who encourage critical thinking and who will help you build the strong analytical and policy-analysis skills that will keep you competitive in the workplace, 包括: 

• 研究设计 & 实现
• 数据分析
• 政策分析
• 沟通
• 外交 & 谈判

政治学的职业生涯

根据美国.S. 劳工统计局, the median pay for political scientists in 2019 was more than $122,000元/年. (Keep in mind that most political scientists earn advanced degrees.) A degree in political science can also lead to careers in:

• 政府
• 业务 & 金融
• 公共管理
• 国际事务中
• 非营利组织 & 非政府组织
• 学术研究 & 教学
• 法律

If you are interested in exploring a career in law, Seton Hill also offers a B.A. 法学预科-政治学.

斯通希尔的 Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)将与您合作, 你的教授, 和地方, regional and national employers to provide you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services you need to keep you moving up.

Why Political Science at Seton Hill?

As a political science major at Seton Hill, you will enjoy a variety of unique experiences, 包括:

模型U.N.

Seton Hill students participate in the 模型United Nations held each spring at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. In this simulation of the United Nations, college students practice diplomacy, 沟通, 谈判, 研究和写作技巧. The experience lasts four days and mirrors the United Nations committees that meet in New York every fall to collaborate and coordinate over issues of international concern. (请看下面的视频或阅读 Students Represent Cambodia at 模型United Nations 了解更多.)

Alpha Lambda Eta Chapter of the National Political Science Honor Society

Alpha Lambda Eta is the Seton Hill chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. Students who successfully meet the requirements of the honors society enjoy membership benefits, internship opportunities and invitations to attend and present research at the National Political Science Honors Society Conference. 

在华盛顿特区学习.C.

Seton Hill political science majors can earn college credit and enjoy a singular opportunity to gain an insider’s understanding of the American political system through The Washington Center’s Inside Washington Program. 

实习

A requirement of the political science major is an internship providing hands-on experience in a political science career. We will support you in finding an internship with a government agency, international or nonprofit organization, law enforcement or public service field. 

University of Pittsburgh GSPIA Early Assurance Partnership Program

穿过澳门金沙博彩娱乐平台 Early Assurance Partnership Program with the Graduate School of Public & 国际事务(GSPIA) 在匹兹堡大学, majors in 斯通希尔的 Political Science and Global Studies 项目 are eligible to apply to GSPIA a year early, 作为大三学生, and receive conditional admission (with a scholarship guarantee) pending their completion of a bachelor's degree. 

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Students from 2018 模型UN Team Discuss Experience with President Finger