Graduate School
In looking back at his internship with U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion as a senior, Ian writes “The paramount memory of my internship with [the judge] was the conversations we had not only about the law, but also about life. Following every court proceeding, the judge would take the time to call me into his office and break down everything that just occurred. The level of attention he paid to my education on the matters was indispensable."
Ian Madigan (Class of 2019) is currently pursuing a Masters of Professional Studies degree in Homeland Security from Penn State University and interning with Senator Robert Casey.
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.
The Department of Political Science and University of Scranton have several 3-3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Program agreements that allow Scranton students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Scranton and a juris doctor (JD) degree from Penn State Law, Boston College, Villanova School of Law and Duquesne University School of Law in six rather than seven years.
You’ll find our recent graduates continuing their education at several premier institutions, including:
| Class of 2020 | |
| Villanova School of Law | Philadelphia, PA |
| Class of 2019 | |
| Boston College | Boston, MA |
| New England Law School | Boston, MA |
| New York School of Law | New York, NY |
| Quinnipiac University | North Haven, CT |
| Class of 2018 | |
| Duquesne University School of Law | Pittsburgh, PA |
| St. John's Law | Queens, NY |
| Seton Hall University | Newark, NJ |
| Villanova School of Law (2 graduates) | Philadelphia, PA |
| Widener | Wilmington, DE |
| Class of 2017 | |
| Widener University | Wilmington, DE |
| New England Law School | Boston, MA |
| 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 | Brooklyn, 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 |
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. Unfortunately, we only have information on those students who entered graduate school in the year immediately following graduation from The University of Scranton.
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 2020 | ||
| Georgetown University | Human Resources Management | Washington, D.C. |
| Villanova University | MBA (International Business) | Philadelphia, PA |
| Villanova University | MBA (Sports Administration) | Philadelphia, PA |
| Brandeis University | MBA | Waltham, MA |
| Class of 2018 | ||
| Pace University | M.S. in Computer Science | New York, NY |
| 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 |
