Graduate School
"The Political Science Department provided me with the flexibility to study topics that complemented any and all areas of interest that I developed during my time at the University of Scranton. My work with the department and various professors, in the study of Latin America, international politics, and human rights influenced my decision to attend Duquesne University School of Law, and become more engaged in both our local and global communities."
Kaelyn Jacques (Class of 2016)
Law School
Many Political Science graduates go on to law school in preparation for careers in law, as well as government and business. Political Science majors generally find that our curriculum prepares them well for law school, especially our courses in American Politics and Constitutional Law. For more information on graduate school go to The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development or speak with your advisor.
Within the next few months, the Department of Political Science should have in place a program designed to help students complete their undergraduate degree and a law degree within six years.
You’ll find our recent graduates continuing their education at several premier institutions, including:
| Class of 2016 | |
| New York School of Law | New York, NY |
| Widener University | Harrisburg, PA |
| *Two more graduates were accepted to law schools, but did not provide details on where attended. | |
| Class of 2015 | |
| School | Location |
| Temple Law | Philadelphia, PA |
| Brooklyn Law School | Brookly, NY |
| Pace University | New York, NY |
| Widener University | Harrisburg, PA |
| Villanova Law School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| Penn State Dickinson Law | Carlisle, PA |
| Duquesne Law School | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CUNY School of Law | Long Island, NY |
| Class of 2013 | |
| Villanova School of Law | Philadelphia, PA |
| Penn State Dickinson School of Law | University Park, PA |
| American University | Washington, D.C. |
| St. John's Law | Queens, NY |
| Class of 2012 | |
| University of Miami Law School | Coral Gables, FL |
| Duquesne Law | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Drexel Law | Havertown, PA |
Graduate School
It is becoming increasingly common for students to pursue advanced study following four years of undergraduate education. Political science majors often pursue graduates degrees in public policy, public administration, international affairs, and business.
Through the CAS/MBA Five-Year Program at The University of Scranton, qualified Political Science majors can earn a bachelor's degree in Political Science and an MBA degree in five years. (See here for details.) You’ll find our recent graduates continuing their education at:
| Class of 2014 | ||
| American University | M.A. in Political Science | Washington, D.C. |
| Temple University | Master of Social Work | Philadelphia, PA |
| The University of Scranton | Master of Education | Scranton, PA |
| Villanova University | M.S. in Political Science | Philadelphia, PA |
| Class of 2013 | ||
| St. Petersburg State University | Master of Russian Language | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Seton Hall University | M.A. | South Orange, NJ |
| Class of 2012 | ||
| Baruch College | Master of Public Administration, Public Management | New York, NY |
| The University of Scranton | Master of Business Administration | Scranton, PA |
| Seton Hall University | M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy | South Orange, NJ |
