Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science will help students develop the communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills to succeed in the classroom and on the job market. A Political Science degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in public service, the private and non-profit sectors, law, education, and more. Political Science majors specialize in one of four subfields--American Politics, Law and Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations--and take courses on a range of topics, including:

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Globalization and International Organizations Law and the Courts War, Political Violence, and Terrorism Campaigns, Elections, Political Parties, and Interest Groups Refugees, Migrants, and Trafficking The Powers and Responsibilities of the President Global Economics and International Development Democracy and Authoritarianism