Major in Political Studies within the four-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.
Major in Political Studies within the three-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.
Minor in Political Studies within the four- or three-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.
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Why complete a B.A. with a major in Political Studies?
Both the three-year and the four-year Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Studies provide a breadth of exposure to the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and include significant depth in IDS.  These degrees prepare students well for any area of employment or vocation with valuable skills—communication, writing, analytical, critical thinking, and organizing. A three- or a four-year B.A. in Political Studies also serves as a sound basis for launching into professional studies such as community development, public policy, social work, and law.


Why complete a four-year rather than a three-year degree?
The three-year Political Studies major has been designed for students with a general interest in politics. The four-year major has been designed for students planning long-term work with agencies that engage in political analysis or work with the effects of political failure, or plan to do further study and research.

Why complete a minor in Political Studies?
The minor requires only 18 credit hours and can fit alongside a major in any field, whether in the three-year or the four-year Bachelor of Arts.  The student is given the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Political Studies through the required introductory courses, and then may explore a variety of topics, according to their interest. Through a minor in Political Studies, a student can gain valuable secondary competencies, applicable in almost any vocation, but especially relevant beside a major in Communications, Business, International Development Studies, or Peace & Conflict Transformation Studies.