Global Affairs BA - Academic Experience

Washington Semester Program
Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 higher can spend a semester in Washington D.C., participating in a full-time internship with a political institution, agency, or group. Students earn up to 16 credit hours, up to 6 of which can be applied to the major as upper division credits.

New York State Senate and Assembly Internship
Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to intern for a semester in the office of a state senator or member of the Assembly in Albany. Participants earn up to 15 credit hours, up to 6 of which can be applied to the major as upper division Political Science credits.

Community Internship
Undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or better can work with a government office or agency located in Western New York. An academic component is required and is arranged in consultation with a sponsoring faculty member.

Undergraduate Research
Students are invited to approach faculty members to explore mutual research interests.

Undergraduate Political Science Club

This club sponsors meetings and participates in department social affairs. It also organizes special events, trips to Washington D.C., and faculty/student lunches. For more information, call (716) 645-2251.

Model European Union Simulation

UB is a member of a consortium of New York State and European universities. Approximately 150 American students and 100 European students participate in these meetings, which are held either at the University at Buffalo, SUNY/Brockport, or in Luxembourg. Professor Michelle Benson is the faculty advisor for this simulation; interested students are encouraged to contact her.

Pi Sigma Alpha

Our chapter of the national political science honor fraternity participates in departmental social affairs, receives guest speakers, and conducts other meetings. Invitations and inductions occur in spring.

See the UB Student Association webpage.

Global Affairs majors are eligible for the department’s nomination for the Dean’s Outstanding Senior Award. The department’s Robert H. Stern Award for the Most Outstanding Undergraduate Paper is also awarded on a yearly basis.