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Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs
The international affairs program draws courses from various academic disciplines to provide students with many perspectives on their area of study. Students have flexibility in planning a curriculum suited to their particular interests and career goals, including courses from a variety of departments.
- Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Degree Page
- Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Course Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Political science is the study of power, who wields it and to what end. Program majors study how governments interact with individuals or other governments and examine the results.
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Degree Page
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Course Catalog
Pack Teach Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education & Political Science
The Pack Teach program is a dual degree program that prepares students to become licensed secondary education teachers. This four-year program offers students the opportunity to gain a strong liberal arts education, and excellent preparation in their content area discipline, as well as the foundational and applied knowledge for instruction.
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education & Political Science Degree Page
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education & Political Science Catalog Listing
B.A./M.A. or MPA Accelerated Program, Political Science
The College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Political Science offer an accelerated BA/MA or BA/MPA program, allowing students to complete 108 undergraduate credits and 30-36 graduate credits in 5 years, with graduate coursework starting in the 4th year. The program prepares students for careers in public service, public administration, NGOs, or further PhD study, emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of social sciences and providing essential analytical tools.
- B.A./M.A. or MPA Accelerated Program, Political Science Degree Page
- B.A./M.A. or MPA Accelerated Program, Political Science Catalog Listing
Pre-law prep coursework
Is your ultimate goal to apply to law school? Our department offers over a dozen courses to help you prepare.
Minors in Political Science
A minor is a great way to complement your degree with a specialization in a related field. Minors can also allow you to explore your interests and broaden your skill set.
- Asian Studies, Minor
- Latin American Studies, Minor
- Political Communication and Advocacy, Minor
- Political Science (American Government), Minor
- Political Science (Foreign Affairs), Minor
- Political Science (Public Administration and Public Policy), Minor
- Political Science, Minor
- Renewable Energy, Minor