Department of Political Science
The mission of the major program in Political Science is to offer students a broadly based core curriculum through which knowledge of the principles and practices of political life, democratic citizenship, and political activity are acquired.
The Department of Political Science offers a major and minor in the discipline.
Program Objectives
The mission of the major program in Political Science is to offer students a broadly based core curriculum through which knowledge of the principles and practices of political life, democratic citizenship, and political activity are acquired.
Requirements & Course Offerings
To review Political Science program requirements and course offerings, please visit our College Catalog (Hill Book).
Graduate Study and Career Options for Political Science Majors
The major provides a foundation for graduate work and for careers in law, government service, elective office, journalism, international affairs, education and related fields.
Department News
April 29 | College Students Uninspired For ElectionPeter Ubertaccio, professor of political science at Stonehill, explains why young people in general are not very interested in politics or public policy.
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April 10 | With Senate Primary Three Weeks Away, Republicans Mix It UpPeter Ubertaccio, director of the Martin Institute for Law and Society at Stonehill, discusses the Senate primary.
March 18 | Parties Plot Strategies To Win Senate SeatPeter Ubertaccio, director of The Martin Institute and associate professor of political science, talks politics on SouthCoastToday.