Political Science

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Lead in your community with a degree in Political Science.

You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in political science, depending on your career goals and the course combinations you choose. Upper-division coursework varies from American politics, public administration, international relations and securities, and comparative politics. A minor is required for the general program.

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