Because of this combination of the liberal and the practical, political science is an excellent preparation for a variety of challenging careers. Combinations of political science with other fields can be done in several ways, such as a double major or major and minor. Combining with computer science is an example of one promising possibility, as is a combination with communications. All majors must complete an internship, which the program arranges on the basis of individual student needs and interests. Typical real world settings include the New York State Legislature, state agencies, local government, and other political organizations.
International internships are also a possibility.
The internship is an integrating experience in which students observe and employ applications of classroom learning. For Sage political scientists, the internship is the bridge between college and career. 3 POL 339 Current Constitutional Issues 3 POL 401 Senior Research Seminar 3 Total 18 Major Electives 15 Five courses will be selected by the student and her faculty advisor to support areas of interest and especially learning and career goals. 30 Professional Education Courses 39 Required Support Courses 30 Changes in certification requirements are anticipated from New York State and the program may be modified accordingly. A semester of study in Washington, D.C., can be arranged on an individual basis for students in political science.