Political Science at Fredonia is a liberal arts discipline designed to prepare students as informed citizens and leaders in contemporary society. Fredonia graduates hold responsible positions at federal, state and local levels of government, as well as with businesses and corporations. Following completion of their education at Fredonia, many of our students continue their studies in graduate or law school.
The faculty are active in working individually with students. We encourage students to apply their learning in the real world. Students have the chance to participate in study abroad programs, both for full semesters, or for shorter trips of two or three weeks. Some students elect to spend semesters in Albany with state political issues, or in the Washington D.C. semester program on federal issues. Others participate in a state-wide simulation of the Model European Union, or with SUNY-Fredonia's team entry to the American Mock Trial Association program. Still others take internship positions with local and state government offices.
The faculty offer a wide array of courses. Our specialization include Latin American, European politics, legal studies, and political theory. Others work on American politics, including politics and media, elections, Congress, and the Judiciary. Students are encouraged to explore how social science knowledge is gathered and evaluated.
New students will find an active student body. The Political Science Association meets nearly every week. Many students are active with politically oriented groups, in the community, and with political campaigns and offices.
Students in Brazil with Dr. Vassoler Students at the 2008 Mock Trial Competition
The image embedded in the banner at the top of the page is a section of Picasso's famous painting Guernica. It depicts the town of Guernica in Spain that was used by the Germans to test the effectiveness of saturation bombing in 1937. Politics often has a direct connection to war.