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B.A. in Political Science
Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Requirements: 45-46 (Choice of 2 tracks)*
Electives: 26-27*
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Tracks
Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.
Political Science
International Relations and Comparative Politics
Example Coursework
- American Political Thought
- International Law and Organizations
- Peace, Power and Politics
- Public Administration
View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.
Minor Available
Yes! ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.
Application Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
November 1
Application Deadline
February 1
National Decision Day
May 1
Department
Career Opportunities
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in political science.
- Policy analyst
- Mediator
- Lobbyist
- State legislator
- Urban policy planner
See more below!
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Passionate about politics? Interested in criminal justice? Earning a bachelor’s degree in political science will give you an understanding of political ideas and processes from local to global governments and institutions. You will also develop strong writing, research and analytical skills, which are attractive traits to employers in all industries.
Our Alumni
Alumni of ACU’s Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice serve a variety of roles in federal and state agencies, and as district court judges, city managers, political science professors at major universities, legislative assistants in the U.S. Congress, partners in major law firms, and also in elective office at the local, state and federal level.
Experiential Learning
Political science students can take part in a number of co-curricular opportunities, including:
- Internships at all levels of the government
- Jack Pope Fellows Program
- International Justice Missions
- Various political student groups
- Wishing Well (service program)
- Phi Eta Sigma honor society for freshman majors
After Graduation
The bachelor’s degree in political science offers a wide range of exciting careers, including:
- Policy analyst
- Mediator
- Lobbyist
- Political correspondent
- Public affairs research analyst
- State legislator
- Urban policy planner
- Polling analyst
- Politician
- Campaign staff