Master the complexities of the American political system and learn strategies to influence decision makers and enact meaningful change through Suffolk’s political science program.
As a political science major, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how institutions, ideas, and human behavior shape politics, policy, and decision-making. Our courses will help you create a strong foundation in domestic and global politics, research methodologies, and data analysis, while providing unparalleled hands-on learning opportunities to expand your skillset and build your resume.
Students in our political science program will:
Analyze and leverage real-world data to answer substantive political science questions
Develop writing skills in a variety of policy domains, including policy analysis, op-eds, research papers, and policy memos
Learn how to code using R, an open-source statistical software
Develop communication strategies and skills to engage people from different local and global cultures
Experience is Everything
You won’t just study your major – you’ll experience it through hands-on learning opportunities built into the political science curriculum.