Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

Political science degree students study the human experience through close examination of the US government and its institutions, in addition to the governments and institutions of other states around the world. During this investigation, students look at how different societies use and organize governmental power. If you choose a degree in political science, you could expect to take political science courses that focus on particular issues – religious and other individual freedoms, the economy and the distribution of economic benefits, the role of the United States and other mega-states in the world – all topics that transcend any single point of view or state. Through their coursework, political science majors look at how the United States and other states interact with each other, to understand better alliances and conflicts covered in the news every day. Political science helps you to understand the world around you, be an effective citizen, and achieve an interesting career.