Bachelor of Arts Political Science

The combined degree is designed to prepare students with skills and tools to advocate for social issues at all levels of society. Human services program students prepare for fields in the social change arena (nongovernment organizations [NGOs], counseling, and political advocacy). Political science students prepare to change and shape the domestic and international political landscape in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy. Students engage in an integrated educational program that emphasizes experiential approaches to learning through service-learning, co-op, internship, and study abroad opportunities. Upon completion of the degree, successful students apply professional skills in counseling roles, nonprofit management, political advocacy, or organizational and community development. Successful students are positioned to pursue law school, graduate school, careers in government and the nonprofit sector, as well as in teaching, journalism, legislative or lobbying positions, public relations activities, and work in international corporations and NGOs.