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Political Science Major (B.A.)
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Political Science Major (B.A.)

Students who choose to major in political science are curious about power and influence鈥搘ho has it and why. They want to know more about how governments work and why, sometimes, they don鈥檛. They want to gain a better understanding of the relationship between governments and people in their own communities and governments and people around the world.

Our Political Science degree prepares you for careers in government service, non-profit agencies or the private sector, international organizations or foreign service. It also prepares you to be successful in graduate or law school.

Careers with a Political Science Degree

Political science graduates have a large number of employment opportunities. Some go into government service, non-profit agencies or the private sector while others manage political campaigns or seek elective office. Some go abroad to work in international organizations, diplomacy, or national security. Many go on to law or professional school, or find a career in teaching and research after earning a graduate degree in political science.

Examples of employers who seek those with a political science degree include local, state, or national government, lobbying organizations, non-profit agencies, consulting firms, colleges and universities, news outlets, and international agencies such as the United Nations.

Follow Alumnus Jeffrey Billingslea's Career from Volkswagen to Nike

Political Science Careers & Internships

Alumnus Jeffrey Billingslea

Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

OHIO Admissions

  • Tuition and Fees

    OHIO is committed to your lifelong success through our Guarantee+, which offers fixed tuition and fees, a graduation plan and lifelong benefits to our students. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.

    Tuition & Fees

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

Political Science B.A. Courses & Curriculum

Students must complete a total of 30 semester credit hours of POLS coursework, including foundational and theory courses and 18 hours of electives.

How to Prepare for Law School

帝王会所 also offers an award-winning pre-law advisor, a fully engaged alumni network, mock law classes, Law School Day, a Mock Trial team, and much more.

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Study Law in Northern Ireland or South Africa

Spend a week studying abroad with faculty and student colleagues and earn OHIO credits.
Northern Ireland: Human Rights, Law and Justice
South Africa: Law, Justice & Transitions to Democracy

Intern in Washington, D.C., with the Scripps Semester Program

he program gives students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals working in the nation's capital.
Scripps Semester in D.C.

Student Success Stories

Political Science Graduate Bridges Social Science and National Security

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

"The most memorable experience was when there was an actual emergency鈥攁 wildfire that impacted one of the lab鈥檚 sites. It was incredible to see the lab use drones to survey the burned areas for hotspots, ensuring the fire was out and wouldn鈥檛 reignite. That was my first time being part of an emergency response," Manning said.

More about Alyssa Manning's Career Journey

Alyssa Manning

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

Ava Hamilton initially viewed law school as the next logical step in her career. However, after her internship at the Office of General Counsel for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in Washington, D.C., she decided to pursue a master鈥檚 in public administration (MPA) instead.

"It was exactly what I want to do in the future鈥損olicy work and working one-on-one with local communities to revitalize the region鈥 and I realized that I don鈥檛 need to go to law school to do this,鈥 Hamilton said.

Ava Hamilton's Career Journey

Ava Hamilton

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