Undergraduate Information

• Advising : Peer Advising
• Advising : Faculty Advising
• Careers in Political Science
• Honors in Political Science
• How do I declare a major/minor?
• Internships
• Major Requirements
• Minor Requirements
• Pi Sigma Alpha (Honors Society)
• Postings for majors
• PS 401: Research & PS 405: Reading
• Subfield List
• Transfer Credits

The Department of Political Science offers an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor of science (B.S.) or a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree. This program is designed to (1) provide a systematic understanding of the political process; (2) provide a basic background for students preparing for careers in local, state, and national government as well as in law, journalism, and the teaching of social studies; (3) prepare students for graduate work leading to professional careers in political science.