The political science program at William Paterson University provides students the ability to evaluate and participate in the local, national, and international political systems that impact their lives. Benefits of the program include:
A strong international focus that prepares students to compete in the global economy. Each year our students participate in two "Model United Nations" competitions with students from around the country, winning awards and besting such schools as Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, and the University of Chicago.
A pre-law concentration that includes intensive mentoring and workshops on preparing for careers in law.
An extensive internship program, both locally and in Washington D.C., which places students with state and national legislators, social service agencies, businesses, local governments and in law and justice work.
A summer program at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge University, which gives students the opportunity to study comparative politics in an international setting.
A distinguished faculty that includes recipients of the prestigious Fulbright Award for international research and teaching, the highest level of recognition given to college professors.
