Political Science & History at Keuka College

The program in political science and history emphasizes exploration of the heritage of Western civilization as it relates to he values and policies of current governments throughout the world, the interaction between western and non-western values, and politics in a rapidly changing and interdependent global environment. Students are prepared for graduate study or law school, as well as for employment in areas of social science specialization, such as political and historical research, public relations, interest-group and political party activity, or other related employment opportunities.

Students are given analytical tools and provided in-depth knowledge in four sub-fields of the major: Europe and the world, American society and government, foreign affairs and international relations, and public policy and administration

For years, Keuka students, parents, and friends of the College have enjoyed traveling for Field Period to places such as Italy, Israel, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Costa Rica and elsewhere with faculty from the political science and history program. Having a Ph.D. historian or political scientist lead such a group learning process opens doors to the significance of culture, architecture, political events, and history itself. 

In addition, students are encourages to participate in the National Model United Nations; the Washington Semester program; the New York State Assembly intern program; local, state, or federal internships; and academic study abroad.