The Political Science major allows students to chart their own path and to take courses and specialize in one or more of the following subfields: American politics, political theory or global politics. For example, after completing basic foundational courses, students can choose to take predominantly international relations classes or courses in political theory. Political Science enables students to study systematically the events, people and issues that shape political decision making. Besides focusing on the institutions, processes and outcomes of politics, the curriculum also surveys the great thinkers who have speculated about the nature of a just and effective political system. At Marist, the Department of Political Science encourages students to become familiar with a variety of political cultures and to appreciate the unique perspectives brought by each to the world community. As a result, Political Science graduates are able to integrate empirical investigation, theory, values and practice in understanding the world.

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