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Political Science C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
American Politics Pre-Law Public Policy
The Political Science program at USF prepares students for successful careers and gives a solid grounding in all aspects of political science. Students gain the ability to analyze issues of government at both the national and international levels, and develop skills and habits for lifelong learning. USF’s Political Science students learn in a state-of-the-art environment. Students become true political scientists as they use the latest technology and strategies to identify and use research data and polls. For example, the Scope and Methods class exposes students to the most recent technology and programs used by professionals. Additionally, USF’s courtroom for mock trail activities is located at its St. Bonaventure Campus, located in downtown Joliet–around the cornerfrom the Will County Courthouse.
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org).
As a Political Science major at the University of St. Francis, you will look at politics from many perspectives. A degree in political science can lead to high paying professions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median pay as $115,1100 a year for political scientists and $119,250 for lawyers.