Bachelors in Political Science

Congress, the presidency, world nations, the courts, local governments, interest groups, academics, the media, and citizens all engage in a multifaceted struggle over policies and the exercise of power—a struggle that affects every one of us every day. The political science discipline studies those entities and relationships, the forces they apply to shaping society, and how the results of this grand debate affect our lives.

As a political science major, you’ll learn about behaviors, organizations, and philosophical frameworks across local, national, and international environments. You’ll become well-equipped to advocate for civic engagement and strong leadership within a democratic society. You’ll be able to demonstrate intercultural sensitivity and awareness of issues that impact modern political debates. You’ll learn how to explain complicated global and cross-cultural political issues. You’ll be taught effective oral and written communication skills and how to apply abstract concepts and theories to real life scenarios. You’ll be able to work independently to collect, analyze, and interpret complicated data and theories with plenty of opportunities for effective and efficient collaborative teamwork.