Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Pace University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of politics, policy, and governance. The program aims to equip students with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to pursue careers in advocacy, social justice, public service, and beyond.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a range of courses that cover key areas in political science, such as:

• Politics Workshop: Model UN
• International Human Rights
• Race and American Political Development
• POL 102 Public Myth and Ideologies
• POL 114 Introduction to International Relations
• POL 214 Revolution or Reform

New York is Your Classroom

The program takes advantage of its location in New York City, providing students with unparalleled access to city hall, state legislative offices, federal courts, and the United Nations. Students can participate in internships and experiences with organizations such as the New York City Council, the International Refugee Rights Initiative, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Careers

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in:

• Federal, state, and local government
• Political campaign work
• Law enforcement and criminal justice
• Nonprofit administration
• Public and private interest group work
• Military service

Faculty

The faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars, such as:

• Laura Tamman, a scholar of American and Urban Politics
• Matthew Bolton, an expert on the United Nations and peacebuilding
• Amy Freedman, a researcher on Southeast Asia and ethnic and religious politics

Admission and Financial Aid

The admission process includes:

• Early Decision: November 1
• Early Action I: November 15
• Early Action II: December 1
• Regular Decision: February 15 The university offers generous merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans to help make the program more affordable. The full-time undergraduate tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $52,924.

Related Programs

Related programs offered by the university include:

• International Relations and Global Studies, BA
• Language, Culture, and World Trade, BA
• Peace and Justice Studies, BA

Program Statistics

• Top 9% of US colleges that provide the best bachelor's degree based on salary potential (Source: PayScale.com)
• 93% of graduates with this major are working within one year of graduation (Information from Georgetown University's survey What it's Worth)
• Top 3 fields for political science grads: Law, government/civil service or politics, advocacy (U.S. News and World Report)
• Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)