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title: "Department of History, Political Science and International Studies"
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# Department of History, Political Science and International Studies

Kakos School of Arts and Sciences

# Department of History, Political Science and International Studies

**Where the past, power and global perspective come together to shape what's next.**

Study history, political science and international studies with expert faculty who are published scholars and active in leading political organizations and agencies across New York City, including the United Nations. Through research, hands-on learning and a range of global perspectives, students build the analytical skills to meet the challenges of an increasingly connected world and pursue their goals with confidence.

 

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