We offer a broad range of course work, encompassing American politics, state politics, international relations, foreign policy, and law school preparation. We will help you design a personalized course plan to achieve the goals you have, and advise you on off-campus activities such as internships or study abroad opportunities to enhance your education. You may decide to work as an intern in a law office, in the office of a congressman, in a state agency, or with an interest group.
Many students also work in election campaigns at the local, state, and national level.
Your advisor and other professors you meet will be very helpful in sharing contacts with agencies, employers, and political groups who will accept interns. The UMF Political Science Club, which has taken educational trips to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and Hartford, provides students with networking opportunities with national and regional political leaders. Active in International Program, the Atlantic Council, and research projects with students. Scott advises the International Students Club and the Political Science Club, the Global Society at UMF and has served on the UMF Honors Council. He enjoys travel, foreign languages and cross-country skiing.