MAPP计划的毕业生将获得技能和经验，以在政府或受政府影响的组织（本地，州，国家和国际）中取得成功。他们可能会在政府机构或私人，非营利和倡导组织中担任政策分析师和执行官的职位。他们可能会当选官员或参谋人员进入政治的第一线。他们可能以新闻工作者或民间组织的领导者的身份影响公共政策。具有国际背景或对全球事务感兴趣的人可以进入国外或国际事务。对于那些希望继续其专业或研究生学习的人，MAPP提供了严格的学术平台。目前在政治科学专业获得GPA 3.0或更高成绩的石溪大学本科生有资格报读五年制加速BA / MAPP计
The objective of the Political Science major is to give the student a general introduction to all the major subfields of the discipline and an in-depth exposure to one or two of them. Students study not only the major literature of the subfields, but also learn research methods and become familiar with ongoing research. Internships in Long Island, Albany, and Washington offer selected students the opportunity to gain practical experience.<br><br>The Political Science major provides a strong liberal arts background for students who may enter such fields as journalism, business, public administration, social welfare, teaching, and law. Those who graduate from law school go on to work in law firms, in businesses, and in government agencies at all levels. Most Political Science majors who apply to law school are admitted, many of them to top-ranking institutions. Some Political Science majors attend graduate school in the field, leading to careers as teachers and researchers of politics at colleges and universities. Students can earn up to 6 graduate credits in their senior that can be applied to both degrees. Upon admission, students can take two 500 level Grad courses that can be applied to upper level undergrad elective requirements. Save money by paying undergraduate tuition for graduate courses taken in your senior undergraduate career (limited to six credits). No Application Fee. No GRE required. Master's can be completed in one year as a full-time student. Students must earn 80% of the credits required for a Graduate degree in their respective program of study during their Graduate Career (PPLMA students must acquire at least 24 credits as a Graduate Student). Internship opportunities available to MAPP students.