Political Science

"Switching my major to political science was the best decision I have made at Framingham State University. The professors, students, and courses have created a learning environment like no other on campus. The department faculty are passionate about what they teach and ensure their students get the best from their education. Students, like myself, can work closely with faculty on subjects and projects that they are passionate about doing. I was able to work one-on-one with Dr. Smailes on a semester-long research project about local government. Learning does not stop in the classroom for political science students. Learning about the importance of advocacy and policy, I turned to FSU’s Student Government Association as a platform to use the skills and knowledge that I gained in the classroom. I am currently serving as Student Government Association President to advocate for the student body and their concerns."

"A regular misconception of mine was that politics was a tangled web before I joined the Political Science Department.  I enjoy spending time discussing the political issues of the day and hearing the responses of the class.  The faculty, Dr. McCarthy-Latimer, Dr. Smailes, and Dr. Coelho are extremely helpful and involved with their students.  I am excited about going abroad next semester and talking with it about my advisor made the procedure less scarey. The courses I have taken in political science have challenged me as a student.  I was never afraid to express my opinion in class on many political and social issues.  I know that I am growing as a person in political science and my attitude toward the changing world."

"I am incredibly pleased that I chose the political science major at Framingham State University. At FSU, the program offered various subfields from Pre-Law and American Government to Public Administration and International Politics. The faculty was fundamental to my learning. Their vast knowledge and direct engagement taught me how to better understand and analyze the functioning and organization of power and the State. Whenever I needed help – advice, mentorships, or letters of recommendation - the faculty was always there for me. Without their assistance, I do not believe that I would have been accepted to Northeastern University’s masters program in International Relations. I am truly satisfied that I took political science at FSU. The experience gave me the necessary skills to further my studies in this great field."