Utica College

What you'll study

Core subject matter and skills named by the department include:

• Power, leadership and strategic communication
• Advocacy, ethics, diversity, and conflict resolution
• Empirical analysis and research methods

The department also offers several related minors: Political Science; Law, Justice, and Society; Public Administration; and Human Rights Advocacy. Students may engage with the Center of Public Affairs and Election Research and participate in clubs such as the James Sherman Society, the Model United Nations Club and the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society.

Entry requirements

The source page describes the major and related co-curricular opportunities but does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective students should consult Utica University's admissions office or programme contact for application requirements.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for a range of paths including immediate entry to public-sector and campaign work, internships with government and NGOs, and further study. The department notes alumni have gone on to graduate and professional programmes (including law schools such as Yale Law School and other institutions named) and lists past internship placements in federal and state agencies, campaigns, and nonprofit organizations.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department holds an annual awards dinner that recognizes student achievement and distributes monetary awards in categories such as professionalism, leadership, academic achievement and outstanding graduating senior. Students also gain funding-relevant experience through internships and faculty-student research that can strengthen applications for external scholarships and graduate funding.