Why Politics Matter?
Politics Structures The World You Live In:
- Your rights Your communities
- Your economy
- Your environment
- Your digital life
- Your future
Studying political science gives you the tools to understand these forces and the confidence to influence them.
You examine ethics, justice, power, belief, technology, globalization, and the systems that determine how societies function.
You learn how people organize, how decisions get made, and how change happens.
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Careers that Change the World
Political science graduates succeed in a wide range of fields such as:
- Law, legal services, advocacy
- Public policy, government service, legislative work
- Diplomacy, international relations, intelligence, and national security
- Nonprofits, community organizations, NGOs
- Journalism, communications, media
- Business, management, consulting, corporate public affairs
- Education, teaching credential pathways
- Research, policy analysis, social impact, and public service roles
Study and Practice Politics Away
Our students regularly participate in high-impact CSU programs in our nation’s capitals:
- Sacramento: Legislative and executive internships.
- Washington, D.C.: Professional development and networking.
Department Highlights & Updates
The political science program at Sonoma State University offers excellent opportunities for the study of government and politics.
They are trained in the appropriate research techniques for the study of political processes.
News
Thursday, October 29 | noon reception, talk 1–3 p.m. Stevenson 1400
with Natalie Latteri. Thursday, November 5, 11:30-1:30, Wine Spectator 1001
Stevenson 1102
Tuesday, November 17 | 3–5 p.m.
Randall Balmer is an Episcopol priest and the Mandel Family Professor in the Arts & Sciences at Dartmouth College. He has criticized the politicization of the American Christian evangelical movement. Recent works include "Jesus is not a Republican" in the Chronicle of Higher Education, and the PBS documentary "In the Beginning: The Creationist Controversy." Randall has also taught in the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Information session November 13, 12-1 PM, International Hall 107 for travel June 1-16
Check out our featured faculty member, Dr. Emily Ray, the new Director of the Faculty Mentorship Program at Sonoma State.
The Political Science department offers an opportunity to take the CA State & Local Challenge Exam each semester!
Please see Dr. Boaz's faculty page or the Research page for more information.
See important dates for the current academic year.
Alumni Changing the Game
The MPA program allowed me to pursue my master's degree while working full time and provided multiple valuable connections to the local community.
