International Studies Minor

Reflecting the University's Vincentian and Catholic values, emphasis is put on the ethical dimensions of business decisions.

St. John’s economics program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in law, business, government and nonprofits.

Courses offered within the Department of Government and Politics are designed to provide students with the analytical skills necessary to evaluate political issues and to function effectively in a political environment.

Whether you want to become a lawyer, a political correspondent, educator or civic leader, there’s no limit to what you can do with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from St. John’s University.

The dual baccalaureate and master’s program in government and politics is designed to provide highly-motivated students with the opportunity to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years of full-time study.

Students in the program may elect a thesis or non-thesis option. Those in the thesis track matriculate for a total of 141 credits (33 on the graduate level), including six credits of GOV 900 (Master’s Research). Those electing the non-thesis option complete a total of 141 credits (33 on the graduate level), including six credits of graduate departmental coursework in lieu of GOV 900.

After completion of the requirements for the B.A., students enroll full time in graduate courses for the fifth year of the dual degree program. 

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Government and Politics at St. John’s combines rigorous academic study with the opportunity to develop valuable practical skills that are highly attractive to a wide array of employers across the public and private sectors.

In conjunction with the School of Law, The Department of Government and Politics offers a dual M.A./J.D. program.

The Department of Government and Politics offers you the opportunity to complete a Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy.

Courses offered within the Department of Government and Politics are designed to provide students with the analytical skills necessary to evaluate political issues and to function effectively in a political environment.

The Department of Philosophy offers the following minors to undergraduate students who wish to supplement their major fields of study with additional background in logic and epistemology. Students with majors in Theology, Government and Politics, English, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Rhetoric and Public Address, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies may be especially interested in one of the following minors. The minors in Philosophy are also excellent preparation for students planning to attend law school.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (P.P.E.) at St. John’s University is a thoroughly interdisciplinary graduate program that incorporates courses from all three fields of inquiry.

The Department of Government and Politics prepares students for lifelong learning as outlined in the mission of the University Strategic Plan. Government and Politics students acquire critical thinking and analytical writing skills, and ethical understanding of diverse political issues. Students practice their skill in Academic Service-Learning and internships that foster public service and commitment to serve local, national and international community.

The Department of Government and Politics offers students the opportunity to complete a Certificate in Public Administration.