Political Science
BA

The Political Science B program at the Colin Powell School offers a wide variety of courses on politics, law and government in order to understand where political power is, how it operates, whose interests it serves—who gets what, when, where, how.

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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

This program explores political institutions of every kind: executive and legislative bodies, courts and legal systems, bureaucracies, political parties, interest groups and coalitions, mass media, structures of international cooperation and conflict, ethnic, religious and ideological movements.

The courses prepare for careers in politics and in government employment generally in law, mass communications, health professions and in every aspect of private and public planning. Our central vocation, however, is to give students the knowledge and awareness they will need to become free and active citizens.

Application Deadline
Sept. 15th
Spring ‘25 Semester
120
credits
4
Year Program

Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, students must complete at least 120 credits which includes an estimated 30 credits in General Education, 12 credits of College Option courses.

Majors typically take a total of 36 credits within the Political Science program, of which 9 are required courses. The remaining 27 credits are program electives. These courses must be chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.

The remaining credits to fulfill the 120 credits required for CCNY BA in Political Science are free electives

Featured Courses

Here are some representative courses that a Political Science Major might take when fulfilling the total 36 credits  within the program including (9 credit)required courses and (27 credit) program electives.

To view the full list of available and approved courses please visit DegreeWorks or meet with an advisor.

PSC10100

American Government and Politics (3 credits)
Required Course

PSC12400

Political Ideas and Issues 
(3 credits) Required Course

PSC10400

World Politics 
(3 credits) Required Course

Elective

Additional 27 credit PSC courses of your choice.
Please meet Department Advisor.                   

Contact Us

Any questions?

We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or part of the community, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Department of Political Science for more information or support.

Department of Political Science
North Academic Center, Room 4/136
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p: 212.650.5468

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Daniel Di Salvo
212.650.5940 I NAC 4/135
Daniel DiSalvo
Chair of the Political Science Department
Ddisalvo@ccny.cuny.edu
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Jenifer Roman
Administrative Assistant
Jroman@ccny.cuny.edu