As a political science major at Westfield State University, you’ll study the complex world of politics and decision-making in government with guidance from accomplished faculty. You’ll examine scholarly papers and research political institutions in depth, and have the opportunity to participate in an internship in Washington, D.C.
Gain the foundation of knowledge you need for a career in law, government, politics, media, private sector, non-profit, and more with a political science degree from Westfield State.
Choose from five concentrations with two additional interdisciplinary options:
American Politics
The American Politics concentration mainly looks into American political institutions and processes at the federal, state, and local levels. Political participation, interest groups, mass media, Congress and the presidency are also examined.
International Studies
The International Studies concentration focuses on social, political, and economic forces that shape interactions among states and/or non-state actors. Students may choose to study political systems, economies, and cultures of the world; international relations and world politics; and international norms and organization in many different parts of the world.
International Studies, Interdisciplinary Option
The interdisciplinary option builds on the International Studies concentration with two additional courses from other programs, including Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Sociology, and others.
Law
The Law concentration introduces students to a broad understanding of the legal system in the United State, so that they prepare for law school and careers in law as well as graduate study in Political Science with a focus in public law.
Law, Interdisciplinary Option
The interdisciplinary option builds on the Law concentration with two additional courses from other programs, including Biology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Management, Sociology, and others.
Political Studies
The Political Studies concentration introduces students to a broad philosophical and practical understanding of political science and its application to contemporary political issues.
Public Administration
The Public Administration concentration provides the opportunity to explore how public policies are made and implemented in the United States, and how government agencies and regulatory bodies function.
