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The Department of Political Science offers a dynamic faculty dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and research. Our faculty members have won teaching and mentoring awards and competitive research fellowships, are published in academic venues, and comment or publish within highly respected outlets of public discourse.
About the Department
In the Classroom
Our Programs
Hofstra political science students gain analytical skills, administrative competence, and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.
At Hofstra
The Student Experience
Hofstra’s Department of Political Science offers dynamic classroom and field-based programs, including career-building events and coursework.
John’s Story
Political Science/Class of '22
When John Barry was deciding which university would be the best place to study political science, his decision was an easy one: Go to the school that hosted the 2008, 2012 and 2016 U.S. presidential debates – Hofstra
Your Future
Career Potential
The Department of Political Science at Hofstra University prepares students for graduate school and careers in a variety of fields, including government service, nonprofits, business, education, and law.
About the Department
The Department of Political Science in Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a BA in Political Science, along with Minors in Political Science, Public Affairs, Presidential Studies, International Affairs, and European Studies.
Current Students
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