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Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Political Science

Whether you're considering a career in law, public policy, government administration, campaign management, advocacy or the private sector, a political science degree is excellent preparation. It’s a major that will challenge you. Our faculty will develop your ability to think critically, assess situations and develop responses to meet any challenge. They will teach you the theories, institutions and processes of politics and government and will inform you about a wide range of political systems: local, state, national and global. You’ll learn outside the classroom, too, with for-credit internships and research opportunities in New York City, Washington, D.C. and beyond.

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College Facts

  • 2,801 Undergraduate Enrollment
  • 6:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 98% Employment Rate
  • 98% Graduate School Acceptance Rate
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"Seton Hall’s political science professors have vast knowledge and expertise that enable students to learn the foundations of political science and critically examine political and administrative systems in the world. The small class sizes lead to vibrant class discussions about current events and provide opportunities to really engage with, and understand, the perspectives of faculty and peers."

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Curriculum

Political science majors complete the College of Arts and Sciences core requirements and at least 36 credits in political science. A department adviser will help you plan which courses you take and when, and they may even modify the program to meet your particular background and objectives. Our classes span the political spectrum — from U.S. politics to international relations — with focused electives that range from Development and Democracy in Africa, to Organizing Grassroots Communities, to Constitutional Law.

Faculty Listing

The faculty members of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration are experts in comparative politics, international relations, political theory and behavior, campaign management, public administration, nonprofit management, public policy and public law. In just one recent year, the faculty published three books and presented papers at 14 conferences both nationally and internationally. Our professors are also among the foremost sources for political analysis in the tristate area and have made more than 100 media appearances in just the past year to discuss political issues. Outside of the classroom, our instructors have provided learning opportunities for students with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, congressional offices, private law firms, insurance companies, New Jersey state government and local government offices, as well as community-based organizations and lobbying and advocacy groups.

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Jo Renee Formicola
Professor of Political Science
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Matthew Hale
Associate Professor
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Patrick Fisher
Professor of Political Science
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W Mott
Associate Professor of Political Science
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