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Academic Programs

Look at the world from a global perspective. Gain a strong foundation in the liberal arts while learning to gather evidence, think critically, evaluate sources, and communicate your findings

academic programs

The Department of Political Science also houses the Program for International Studies and offers majors in both disciplines. We offer a B.A. degree in political science which features several concentration options, two minors in integrated security and political science, and pre-law advising.

We offer a B.A. degree in international studies that emphasizes proficiency in a foreign language. Five majors are offered including EUropean and transatlantic studiesinternational public policyinternational relationsinternational studies, and national security and foreign affairs. Eight minors in EUropean engagement, EUropean studies, global engagementinternational public policyinternational relationsinternational studies, national security and foreign affairs, and translatlantic studies are available.

We also offer a master's program in political science. You can complete your program on campus, online, or a hybrid of the two. Non-degree seeking students or students pursuing another course of study may also complete one of our five graduate certificates to further their learning. 

Graduate Courses for Non-degree Programs