Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research in the social sciences, public policy, public administration and international relations. It includes America’s No. 1 ranked graduate program in public affairs, offering highly regarded professional degrees alongside advanced scholarly degrees in the social sciences. It’s also home to undergraduate programs across the full spectrum of social sciences.
Curriculum
To complete the major, students must take 10 courses in political science and choose an area of specialization by taking at least three courses in that area. This curriculum is designed to be flexible so students can spend time away from campus and focus on areas of personal and professional interests.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Experiential Learning
NYS Assembly Internship Program
Students can earn credits while working and learning in the New York State legislature in Albany.
Undergraduate Research
Distinction Program in Political Science
The department’s distinction program offers a valuable opportunity for highly qualified majors to work on a senior research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
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