Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Southern Arkansas University - Main Campus

Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior, according to the American Political Science Association. Those earning degrees in political science understand the governing process and its relationship to complex issues arising in a modern society.A bachelor’s degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments law business international organizations nonprofit associations and organizations campaign management and polling journalism pre-collegiate education electoral politics research and university and college teaching.Our graduates effectively communicate a written political science argument.Our graduates examine cultural, social, or political aspects of a nation other than the United States.Our graduates plan, organize, and resolve problems, questions, or controversies in the study of politics.Our graduates demonstrate familiarity with the sources of information, methods of analysis, digital tools and contextual literature necessary for the research of issues in political science.Our graduates demonstrate a broad and sophisticated knowledge of politics and government and of their impact on human life.

College of Liberal and Performing Arts