Political Science
Become an Active Citizen
Do you follow political events closely? Feel moved to influence policy? New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary and perennial swing-state status makes Keene State–the only public liberal arts college in the state–one of the best political science schools around.
We regularly draw national political thinkers, candidates, and policy makers for a varied and rigorous hands-on experiential education. With ample undergraduate research opportunities, local and national internships, plus one-on-one advising, you’ll find our ultra-inclusive community breaking barriers and paving your way to success.
Major
With courses covering the fields of American, comparative, and international politics as well as public policy and political philosophy, political science at Keene State College not only attracts students who want to major in the field, but also many who study it as a minor or as a field of emphasis within another major.
Others take elective courses in political science simply because they’re interested in the topics and ideas that our varied curriculum offers. Because it pairs well with other majors and minors, political science provides excellent opportunities to study in related fields like philosophy, history, criminal justice, economics, and sociology.
Minor
The Political Science Minor provides students with an understanding of politics and government as practiced in the United States and worldwide.
Students examine global political relationships and have opportunities to develop skills that are useful both in participating first-hand in politics and in the rigorous analysis and communication of complex information.
The minor is an outstanding preparation for professional careers in law, government, international affairs, and the teaching of politics and the social sciences.
Campaigns and Elections
If you’re interested in working on political campaigns, either as a volunteer or as a paid consultant, there’s no better place to be than New Hampshire, which hosts the first-in-the-nation presidential primary every four years. Students have the opportunity to meet and listen to a wide range of candidates who come to campus, and many sign on to work on state-wide and national campaigns. The campaigns and elections minor complements a number of majors in the social sciences and humanities, and prepares graduates to step into the political arena.
Undergraduate
Minors
Find Your Potential
The political science major and minor provide an understanding of politics and government as practiced in the United States and throughout the world. You'll gain knowledge of global political relationships, opportunities to develop skills that are useful in both the course of participating firsthand in politics and in the rigorous analysis and communication of complex information, and familiarity with methods used in the study of political science.
The study of political science can also give you access to a variety of career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Do you know how far you can go with a degree from one of the best political science schools near you? Envision this: lobbying in Washington D.C. for a future you believe in. Or assisting members of congress in reforming an outdated law. How about becoming a city planner, major, state representative, or lawyer.
We empower students to embrace their highest potential. We build your foundation, inspire a rock-solid skill set and never stop you from challenging what already exists. Our inclusive campus will meet your biggest questions with answers to help you find purpose, power and impact. We know you have it in you to succeed.
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Keene, New Hampshire 03435