Political Science Major
Why Study听Political Science at 午夜影院福利社?
Our strong network with local, state, and federal governments will provide you with the opportunity to put your knowledge to work. Our advisors help with course selection, degree requirements, internships, career planning, and applications for graduate and law school. We offer options in legal studies, national security, and political theory.
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Credits for Internships Including Hokies on the Hill
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Degree Options
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10th
"Return on Investment" Ranking Among U.S. Schools
Careers and Further Study
What Can You Do with a听Political Science Major?
Jobs Held by Our Graduates
- Research and policy analyst
- Military officer
- Attorney
- Teacher and Professor
- Intelligence Analyst
- Political Correspondent
- Consultant
- Campaign Staffer
- Lobbyist
- Civil Servant
- Diplomat
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
Our students often get internships with the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, political campaigns, international organizations, and national, state, or local administrative agencies. We also offer programs such as the听Washington Semester听and Hokies on the Hill to help you prepare for a career in public service.
Our faculty members are productive authors, legal scholars, and award-winning teachers who are always eager to mentor students on research projects in their field of interest. If you have an undergraduate research project in mind that you鈥檇 like to pursue, just ask.
Join the pre-law advising program to gain a wealth of information from our faculty and staff. They will guide you through decisions, academic preparation, and the application process. We also offer a legal studies option you can add to your degree.
We work with many students in the 午夜影院福利社 Corps of Cadets and ROTC, as well as veterans and students waiting to begin an armed forces training program. Our political science major also has an option in national security for training to advance your career in public service and the military.
Although studying abroad isn't required, it can often be a pivotal experience for you. Living in a different country is the best way to understand the differences and similarities between cultures. It allows you to develop personal expertise in a specific national or regional context or language.
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Bachelor of Arts in听Political Science Degree
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Political Science听Major Requirements
- Introduction to Political Science and International Studies
- U.S. Government and Politics
- Comparative Government and Politics
- Political Theory
- Research Methods in Political Science
- World Politics or Global Economy and World Politics
Minor and Elective Hours
Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.
120 hrs
B.A.听Political Science
45 hrs
General Education
54 hrs
Major Requirements
30 hrs
Elective
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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