BA in Political Science in Erie United States | Gannon University

Political Science is an interactive major that equips you with practical abilities, insights, analytical frameworks, and hands-on opportunities to create meaningful change. This curriculum offers students comprehensive understanding of both domestic and international political structures, examining them through the lenses of worldwide influences, geopolitical tensions, activist movements, environmental concerns, and cultural differences.

Develop leadership capabilities by joining Model U.N., one of the nation's longest-running academic simulations.
Study under professors who are actively researching areas like American diplomacy, domestic governance, worldwide population shifts, national identity movements, and other critical topics.
Build strong foundations for advanced studies through our Master of Public Administration graduate program.

Acquire practical expertise through core political science classes such as:

Path to the Presidency: Examine the evolution of electoral processes, simulate historic presidential debates, and analyze the political dynamics and influential figures shaping executive branch politics from colonial times to the modern era.

American Global Strategy: Investigate the philosophical and historical roots of current U.S. international relations approaches, applying this framework to modern diplomatic challenges, global emergencies, and domestic security considerations.

Focused Seminars: Engage in rotating course offerings covering subjects like international integration, Model UN participation, authoritarian governments, ethnic identity movements, and political developments across Eurasian regions.