POLITICAL SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
The Political Science major allows you to take an inter-disciplinary approach to exploring how the United States and other countries interact and organize themselves.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Have flexible thinking skills to prepare for an ever-changing world
▶ Have an interest in how politics work, including how policies are made and governments function
▶ Would like a deeper understanding of democracy and citizenship, including your fundamental rights
▶ Are interested in national and international events
▶ Are a strong, analytical writer
▶ Enjoy activities like debate club, model UN and model Congress
▶ Are interested in public policy
▶ Are vexed by current critical issues and wish to make a difference in the world
program highlights
Interested
in
a law career?
The Department of Political Science offers an accelerated degree program with the College of Law.
This 3+3 program provides students with the opportunity to complete an undergraduate and law school degree in 6 years.
Students in the Political Science program participate in senior capstone research seminars with small cohorts of graduating majors with options for specialized subfield topics. Past topics have included American Politics, Comparative Politics and International Relations.
professional outcomes
Political Science prepares you for a variety of future careers and educational tracks.
A degree in political science can lead to a high paying career, especially for those who pursue graduate school, such as Law. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates the legal field to grow by 10% over the 2020s.
Other career possibilities could include:
▶ Business and finance
▶ Data analytics
▶ Journalism
▶ Consulting
▶ Research
▶ Elected office
▶ Public policy
▶ Working for the government or nonprofits
▶ Marketing firms and media
▶ Working in the White House or Congress
▶ Working for the UN or international NGOs
▶ Working with the CIA or FBI
There are many opportunities available to Political Science majors at CSU.
You have access to a strong internship program including civic participation in political campaigns, Cleveland’s City Council and a number of Cuyahoga County legal/court positions.
Courses are taught by faculty with practical experience working in government, law and intelligence. While studying Political Science you may also take a variety of cutting edge “Special Topics,” classes. These classes cover topics such as Politics and the Graphic Novel, Organized Crime and Polarization.
With a degree in this field, you have the opportunity to potentially double major in Political Science and International Relations.
Learn more about Political Science at CSU. Apply to CSU today.