Political Science and History

Overview

You’ll learn analytical tools and gain extensive knowledge in four main subsets of the discipline—Europe and the world, American society and government, foreign affairs and international relations, and public policy and administration—giving you a holistic view of the policies and practices that govern our world of politics, and creating active, engaged citizens.

The programme

The Political Science and History program from Keuka College explores the heritage of Western civilization as it relates to modern government, the interactions between Western and non-Western values, and the politics in a rapidly changing, and interdependent global environment. The major provides a foundation in history, international relations, political analysis, and economics. Upon examination of the cycle of politics through the lens of history, you’ll identify patterns of thought and concepts that have shaped the direction of nations across centuries, and have ultimately charted the course of humanity.

A degree in political science and history will prepare you for graduate study, or law school, as well as employment in areas like political and historical research, public relations, interest-group activity, and political party activity. Several political science and history graduates are active in local, state, and national politics and election campaigns, completing internships in state and national legislative offices for several political parties.

The political science program gives you the opportunity to learn about politics from a different perspectives. Classes are offered in four subsets of the field:

Europe and the World - Follow the development of European history in relation to the world from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the era of colonization, the industrial revolution, abolition, through two world wars and into the 21st century.