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

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Degree
Associate in Arts
Program Type
Transfer Degree
Pathway
Social Science
Credits
64

Change the world

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. 

Degree requirements Program sheet

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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