Dual Majors
Justice Studies and International Affairs are dual majors that Political Science students often find complement their studies.
Honor Societies
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college and university students of government in the United States. At present, there are 621 Pi Sigma Alpha chapters on campuses across the country. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. UNH has an active Pi Sigma Alpha chapter.
National Pi Sigma Alpha website
Phi Beta Kappa is a national honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement in the liberal arts and sciences and fosters a community dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual inquiry and integrity. Members include UNH and UNH Manchester faculty, staff, and administrators as well as students elected during their junior or senior year.
Internships
Internships are a great way to gain work experience in your field of interest before you graduate.
Many internships are non-credited, non-academic experiences, intended to allow you to apply the knowledge you have gained during your academic experience. Some internships allow you to earn academic credit. For these, you must work closely with a professor who directs an academic component of the internship that has been agreed upon and planned in advance of the experience.
Mock Trial
Learning "games" that re-create the procedures, dynamics and drama of civil or criminal court trials, Mock Trial provides a rewarding opportunity for students interested in the law, or those that want to put their theatrical or debating talents to the test in intercollegiate competition.
Model UN
UNH is home to an award-winning Model United Nations team!
Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA)
SCUSA is the largest and most prestigious conference of its kind in the world, held at the United States Military Academy at West Point every fall.
Scholarships
Please visit the COLA Scholarships & Financial Aid page for details concerning Political Science scholarships.
Research Opportunities
As a major research university, UNH provides all students with the unique and valuable opportunity to conduct research during their undergraduate years.
Study Away
We offer a wide range of managed study abroad programs that are administered by the COLA Center for Study Abroad. These programs provide opportunities for UNH students from all colleges to engage with diverse cultures and to prepare themselves for a globally interconnected workplace while making progress toward degree requirements. Other study abroad opportunities can be found through the Global Education Center. UNH also offers opportunities for new experiences right here in the U.S. with national exchange programs.
