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Political Science Major

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Houghton College

Program Overview

Political science at Houghton brings a wide lens to the study of politics and governance with a strong focus on issues of substance---justice, liberty, equality and the common good.From the local village to the global village, a degree in political science prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service. Since its founding by Plato more than two millennia ago, political science has sought to understand, promote and preserve the common good.Political science majors at Houghton are introduced to an intellectually challenging and ultimately very practical body of knowledge---all with a deeply informative Christian perspective. They learn the elements of politics in the United States and abroad and find solutions that benefit the greater good.

Program Key Stats




Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Students that have attended high school outside of the United States and Canada must have your high school transcript(s) evaluated through one of these organizations

Career Options

  • Policy Analyst
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Marketing Research Analyst
  • Political Consultant
  • Attorney
  • Intelligence Analyst

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