Political Science and Public Policy at MCLA 

Our faculty offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of government, politics, and policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.  We offer you opportunities to interact with a range of policy makers and opinion leaders including elected officials, journalists, and scholars engaged in public policy issues.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy Offers

Our curriculum will prepare you for work or graduate study in political science, public policy, and law.  In addition, you will sharpen your skills in computer technology, research, analysis, and writing.  Your advisor will work with you to develop a co-curricular experience tailored to your career aspirations.  The opportunities available to you include participation in the North American Model United Nations program in Toronto, study abroad, and travel courses in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.  The active Political Science Club offers you a forum for discussion of contemporary issues and participation in elections. 

Representative Bosley with MCLA Students

The close working relationships our faculty members have with experts in the field give you the opportunity to learn from practitioners.  Recent speakers at campus events include Senator John Kerry, Senator Edward Kennedy, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, New York Time Columnist David Brooks, and journalist Bob Woodward.  Our faculty assist with internship placements in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C.