Political Science & Legal Studies

Master the complexities of the American political system and learn strategies to influence decision makers and enact meaningful change through Suffolk’s political science program.

Rise to meet the world’s most complex challenges by preparing for your role as a change agent in Suffolk’s international relations program.

Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin your service in the legal profession through Suffolk’s undergraduate law program.

Suffolk offers two alternative pathways to becoming a nonlawyer legal professional through our Paralegal Studies program.

Now more than ever, today’s political landscape needs new voices and perspectives. Take your place in the next generation of political leaders, campaign experts, and policymakers with Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Applied Politics (MAAP).

Global issues require global solutions. Deepen your understanding of international relations and the intersection between political and economic theory and public policy through Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Global Public Policy (MAGPP) program.

You’re passionate about politics and think you want to major in political science or international relations. But have you thought about what comes next?

The MPA/MAGPP dual-degree program will allow you to master the pragmatics of international regulation, institutions, and governance, while developing your political abilities and refining your leadership skills.

The MPA/MA in Applied Politics dual-degree program will allow you to develop your political abilities while refining your leadership skills. This option is particularly useful if your goal is a long-lasting management career in municipal, state, or federal government.