Major in Political Science

This noncomprehensive major allows students to combine their interests in other fields through their minor with a degree that will allow for additional specialization while working in the public or private sector.

Political Science 4-year plan (B.A.) (Minor Required)

POLITICAL SCIENCE 4-YEAR PLAN (B.S.) (MINOR REQUIRED)

An emphasis in American institutions provides an understanding of legislatures, police prosecutors, public offenders, courts and corrections.

AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS 4-year plan (B.S.)

The global affairs emphasis focuses on global trends and events while enhancing intercultural understanding. 

GLOBAL AFFAIRS 4-year plan (B.S.)

The public administration emphasis centers on the decision-making process and explores job opportunities in public organizations and local, state, federal and international agencies.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 4-year plan (B.S.)

Earn your bachelor’s degree on a schedule that works for you. Online political science programs are available in:

• Political Science – Minor Required
• American Institutions
• Global Affairs
• Public Administration

For transfer students the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a flexible, individually tailored degree for students pursuing a vocational, technical or associate degree. Coursework for these degrees build on workplace skills and practical career training provided by an associate degree. Students may find a B.A.S. appealing for the following reasons:

• Shorter time to degree by maximizing the transfer of vocational and technical courses toward a four-year degree
• Requires fewer Northwest Core courses (general education courses)
• A personalized and flexible degree plan
• Cost-effective

Please note this program is not a traditional four-year program. It is structured for transfer students. Check out more on the benefits of our B.A.S. programs.

Two minors are also available. A minor in political sciences teaches students the fundamentals of American government and politics, comparative politics and international relations, public administration and law and courts. Students also learn about early and modern Western political thought.

A minor in public administration examines public policy and analyzes the American federal system and public policy in terms of personnel and budget administration.

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