Political Science

The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts has a strong tradition of providing undergraduate instruction of the highest quality. Whether you are just taking a class or two, or are planning to major in Political Science, you will find that the Department and its faculty are committed to undergraduate teaching and students. We offer a wide range of classes, from lecture-based instruction to smaller seminars, as well as internships and Honors courses. The diversity of the faculty means that the Department is able to offer a broad range of courses every semester.

Undergraduate program options include a Bachelor’s degree, a minor, the International Relations certificate, and the Data Analytics for Public Policy and Legal Studies letter of specialization.

SBS Award for Spring Study Abroad Experiences

Are you interested in studying abroad this summer or during the Fall semester? Are you concerned about the cost? The Norment Shiels Study Abroad scholarship is for students with financial need who are interested in exploring another part of the …

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SBS Award for Winter and Spring Internships

Have you secured an unpaid internship for winter break or spring semester?

This scholarship award supports SBS students who will engage in internships during the 2024 Winter and Spring semesters. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. …

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Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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New Leadership Opportunity – SBS Ambassador Program

The Pathways Center is excited to launch a new Ambassador Pilot Program to help develop new SBS student leaders. These leaders will work with the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the Pathways Center and the Director of Student Success …

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Featured Alumni

Solomon Bennett

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  • Research Associate Edleman Global Advisory
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Carla Montilla

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Will Soltero’19, Political Science & Journalism

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Shannon Emmet’19, Political Science & History

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Jackson Cote’19, Journalism & Political Science

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  • Breaking/Trending News Reporter MassLive
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Trace Dodge’19, Economics & Political Science

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  • Director's Financial Analyst Rotational Program Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Stefanie Costa Leabo’10, Political Science

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  • Chief Data Officer City of Boston
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SBS College to Careers – SOCBEHAV 250

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Explore Outcomes

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

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First Destination

SBS graduates pursue a range of plans after graduation, including employment, continuing education, and volunteering/service, among others.  This graph depicts what recent SBS graduates tell us they are doing within six months after graduation.