Political Science is the study of the forms and processes of government that every society and social organization require. The discipline also examines the role of political systems in determining the rules by which members of a community live, the community's principles and goals, and the nature and sources of political obligation.

The study of political science also offers an excellent intellectual foundation for many careers, including law, education, government service, business, communications, campaign management, and management consulting. The department's programs use the world as a laboratory for linking theoretical concerns with practical realities. The faculty encourage students to read with understanding, express ideas with clarity and force, and analyze political problems and issues systematically. We participate in activities with the International Initiatives Committee in an effort to expand the global experience of our students.

The curriculum of the department is organized into five fields: American government and politics, political theory, comparative government, international relations, and American public policy. Understanding of political processes equips members of a democratic society with the knowledge needed to act responsibly.


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Department of Political Science
Blodgett Hall, Room 202
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
p - 516.877.4590
f - 516.877.4594