A scholar of American and Urban Politics, Laura uses quantitative methods to study political persuasion in the context of race and ethnicity.
Political Science, BA
Shape the future of democracy and build a career that makes an impact on the world. Earn your political science degree at 91ÊÓƵ, and gain the critical insights, practical skills, and powerful connections needed for success in politics, policy, law, nonprofit work, private business, and beyond. Located in the heart of New York City, you’ll benefit from hands-on experiences and internships that connect you directly with policymakers and leaders in the field.
Location
New York City, Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Connect with Real Policymakers and Shape our Democracy
Whether you’re passionate about law, public policy, government, education, or the private sector, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 91ÊÓƵ can help you achieve your goals. Develop critical and flexible skills like analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication, while exploring key issues such as justice, human rights, political leadership, and the distribution of power. Tackle today’s greatest challenges—including racial injustice, gender violence, inequality, war and conflict, and the climate crisis—and make a positive impact locally and globally.
Earn your political science degree from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and you’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognized scholars who will push you to think critically and grow academically and professionally. New York City becomes your classroom, offering unparalleled access to city hall, state legislative offices, federal courts, and even the United Nations.
Join 91ÊÓƵ’s award-winning Model United Nations team and travel to destinations like Washington, D.C., and The Hague to compete and represent the university. Build career-defining skills through internships and experiences with organizations like the New York City Council, the International Refugee Rights Initiative, the American Civil Liberties Union, and more. You’ll even have the opportunity to participate in events like the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, creating connections that can last a lifetime.
Stats
Top 9%
of US colleges that provide the best bachelor's degree based on salary potential (Source: PayScale.com)
93%
of graduates with this major are working within one year of graduation. Information from
Top 3
fields for political science grads: Law, government/civil service or politics, advocacy. (Source:
Curriculum
As a student, your coursework and experience will provide the knowledge and competencies that will enable you to become a more effective citizen and leader, prepared to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing our world today, both locally and globally. Unique courses include Politics Workshop: Model UN, International Human Rights, Race and American Political Development.
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New York is Your Classroom
By majoring in political science at 91ÊÓƵ, you’ll discover that the wall between the classroom and the real world doesn’t exist. The classroom becomes the gateway from one to the other, and New York City becomes a living laboratory for the study of politics from the local to the international level. City Hall, state legislative offices, and the federal courts are all across the street, and the United Nations and the offices of most NGO’s two subway stops away.
You may also have opportunities to join Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Sciences, Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, and 91ÊÓƵ’s award-winning Model United Nations team, a program designed to simulate the United Nations. Students have traveled to Washington, DC and the Hague, the Netherlands, to represent the team.
Students have also participated in the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, held internships with organizations and agencies including the New York City Council, the United Nations, the International Refugee Rights Initiative, the Washington Center for Academic Internships and Seminars, American Civil Liberties Union, New York Immigration Coalition, the International Center for Transitional Justice, and How Green Is My Town?—a project of grassroots environmental education and New York-based nonprofit. Additionally, political science students have won prestigious fellowships, such as the Fulbright.
Top 6%
Did You Know?
91ÊÓƵ is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Careers
Our BA in Political Science prepares you for an impactful career in advocacy, social justice work, and public service. Many of our graduates have also gone on to graduate or law school and careers in education.
As a 91ÊÓƵ student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Federal, state, and local government
- Political campaign work
- Law enforcement and criminal justice
- Nonprofit administration
- Public and private interest group work
- Military service
Student Quote
My studies further enhance my ability to help others through public service, by helping to voice concerns and working to find solutions to those concerns.
—Jeremiah Williams, ’23
Where 91ÊÓƵ Graduates are Employed
- New York City Police Department
- Hollis Public Affairs
- Asian American Federation
- Manhattan District Attorney's Office
- City Bar Justice Center
- Institute For Transportation and Development Policy
- Environmental Defense Fund
Featured Faculty
An expert on the United Nations, peacebuilding and the humanitarian and environmental consequences of weapons, Bolton was part of nuclear disarmament advocacy campaign awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.
Freedman’s research focuses on Southeast Asia and questions about ethnic and religious politics, with a focus on larger trends towards and away from democracy and questions about nontraditional security threats.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? 91ÊÓƵ is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 91ÊÓƵ is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. 91ÊÓƵ is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission 
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Amy Freedman, PhD
Department Chair
Phone: (212) 346-1224
Email: afreedman@pace.edu