Political Science ,BS
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Go beyond the basic understanding of the American political system and develop the research skills you need to analyze complex sociopolitical issues. You'll be prepared for graduate study, law school or career opportunities in public administration.
Political science is the study of governmental practices, politics and theories. Coursework in the political science program covers American institutions, international relations, political theory and world affairs.
This program helps students gain a basic understanding of the assumptions underlying political science and develop the research skills necessary to analyze complex sociopolitical issues. In addition to coursework, students learn through internships, service-learning and research opportunities.
The Bachelor of Science program requires a quantitative methods course, and the Bachelor of Arts program requires a qualitative methods course.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location:
West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Through study abroad, students can experience firsthand the diverse political and social powers that affect communities around the globe. Students in political science can enhance their learning by gaining a global perspective on political theory and world affairs.
With more than 300 programs available to them, students can tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Programs are available in many countries, including those ruled by communist and monarchical regimes. More information is available on the Global Education website.
The political science curriculum provides a solid background for employment in a relevant profession. The program serves as a good precursor to staff, manager or policy analyst positions in local, state and federal governments. This degree is recognized as qualification for many careers in business (for-profit and nonprofit) and industry. Work may include binational, cross-border positions linking U.S. and Mexican businesses, Arizona-Sonora local governments, or local community groups on both sides of the border.
Many students use the degree as a gateway to law school or other professional schools or as a basis for graduate study in such applied fields as:
- community development
- public administration
- public policy
- political science
- social sciences
- urban affairs
- urban and regional planning
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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2.2%
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$49,230
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2.2%
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$151,030
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2.3%
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$57,490
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7.5%
|
$135,740
|
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1.1%
|
$94,990
|
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5.0%
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$64,030
|
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6.6%
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$128,020
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3.4%
|
$48,090
|
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3.7%
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$79,540
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
