A degree from ESU's Department of Political Science and Economics provides a solid basis for a career in industry, government, NGOs, or advocacy groups.
With in-demand abilities, our graduates are equipped to lead and influence in any field.
Our professors of political science offer courses in comparative politics, political philosophy, international relations, American politics, and public administration.
Our professors of economics offer courses in health economics, money and banking, global economics, micro and macroeconomics, and other areas of economics.
Our alumni go on to achieve great success in their respective sectors of expertise.
While some enroll in highly competitive graduate schools, others immediately begin working for public, commercial, or nonprofit institutions.
Our graduates rank among the highest paid in the liberal arts with degrees in public policy, economics, public administration, and political science.
Undergraduate Programs
The economics professors at ESU took a genuine interest in my success inside and outside the classroom. With small class sizes, no one is just a number within the economics department. The classes were challenging, and the professors always gave real-world applications to every subject so we could better understand how our class learning relates to the world around us.
Aaron Zaso '24
Research
Dr. Adams' research explores the agenda setting behavior of non-traditional legislators (i.e. - women and African-Americans). She has presented academic papers and lectures on women, politics and race, at the state, national and international levels.
Dr. Eliasson's research focuses on European integration, and U.S.-European security and economic relations. He has published several articles and two books on these subjects. Dr. Eliasson gives lectures off campus on Transatlantic relations and European policies, and advises the ESU European Studies Club. He has a background in the private sector, running a franchise, and has lived and worked across the U.S. and Europe.
Dr. McGlynn’s research agenda has a dual focus on education policy and Latino political behavior. He is currently working on projects addressing military service in the Latino community and educational standards and assessment in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mash is currently State President of APSCUF (The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties).
Dr. Mishima is an expert on Japanese politics. His research is currently focusing on three interrelated topics: 1) the evolution of politico-administrative relations in Japanese policy making; 2) the transformation of Japanese premiership; 3) Japanese civil service reform. He is also interested in the role of the US-Japan security alliance in the international relations of East Asia.
Dr. Quainoo’s current research focus is on the interplay between Culture and Public Policy.
Salaries for Careers in Political Science and Economics
Contact Us
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409
(570) 422-3286
Department Chair, Political Science and Economics
Dr. Samuel Quainoo
squainoo@esu.edu
(570) 422-3275
