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Political Science Department

Study political science at Assumption University and learn the theory and practice of politics and develop an understanding and appreciation for classical & modern political traditions.

The Political Science Department

Learn about the fundamental principles and problems of the political order and read the works of great thinkers ranging from Aristotle to James Madison in the Political Science department. Through these courses, students can participate in invigorating and thought-provoking lectures and seminars, preparing them for careers in diverse fields. Students within the department have experienced learning opportunities and internships with congressmen, working in courts, and in law offices.  

Whether you are interested in a career in government service or law, the study of political science develops your analytical skills by examining the enduring and contemporary issues in political history through philosophical texts, political works, and more. Drawing on the unique strengths of Assumption as a Catholic liberal arts institution, this study is designed for those students who aspire for both a meaningful career and life as a thoughtful citizen. 

Assumption’s 3+3 Law Program grants students the opportunity to attend Assumption for three years for their bachelor’s and then apply to attend law school at one of our partnership schools. Students who participate in this receive their bachelor’s degree in their first year of law school, allowing them to earn their bachelor’s and law degree in 6 years instead of 7. Pre-law advisors are here to support you every step of the way from navigating your course schedule to prepping for the LSATs. Learn more about the Pre-Law Program here.  

  • The major is designed to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental principles and problems of a science whose relevance to contemporary life is immediate, yet whose tradition is venerable. Its concern is to help students become liberally educated men and women, rather than narrowly trained functionaries. Nevertheless, it prepares students in more than a general way for successful work in such fields as government service, international affairs, graduate study, journalism, law, teaching, publishing and business. The political science program consists of basic courses, open to all students, and advanced courses for all students except first-year students.

Core Texts & Enduring Questions

Undergraduate

Law, Ethics and Constitutional Studies

Undergraduate

Political Science

Undergraduate

Department of Political Science Faculty

Geoffrey Vaughan, Ph.D
Geoffrey Vaughan, Ph.D
Department Chair, Political Science Professor Political Science
Bernard J. Dobski, Ph.D.
Bernard J. Dobski, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science
Brigid Flaherty
Brigid Flaherty
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Jeremy Geddert, Ph.D.
Jeremy Geddert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science LEX Director
Thomas Goodman
Thomas Goodman
Adjunct Faculty
Stephen Michaels
Stephen Michaels
Adjunct Faculty

Department of Political Science Resources

Faculty In the News

Political Science at Assumpton

    • Benefit from small class sizes that allow faculty to know your strengths and help you achieve your goals.
    • Gain practical field experience and internships with congressmen, in the courts, and in law offices.
    • Prepare for graduate study in a variety of areas including law. The pre-law advisory program will assist you with preparing for the LSAT and applying to law schools.
    • Take advantage of Assumption’s 3 + 3 accelerated law degrees with top-ranked schools like Duquesne Law School and Western New England Law School.