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Explore important lessons about the full spectrum of power. As a B.A. in Political Science student at PennWest University, you will study the full spectrum of power to understand behaviors that lead to political gains, as well as the barriers that prohibit access to political power.
The program also encourages students to develop literate, critical thinking. Students will work with faculty engaged in diverse, broadly based research and study. Political science professors serve as mentors, assisting you not only as you learn, but also as you build character and prepare for your career.
The program is designed to provide students with the tools necessary to:
Credits: 120
Contact:
Julie Warnick
Warnick@pennwest.edu
724-938-5865
Our energetic, dedicated and involved faculty instruct students in small classroom sizes, which permits a significant degree of faculty-student interaction. This favorable faculty-student ratio also permits student access to faculty for the purposes of consultation, advising and career planning.
Students frequently work with political science faculty members on research projects. Political science majors have presented their research at conferences such as CERIS, Midwest Political Science Association, Southern Political Science Association, Pennsylvania Political Science Association, Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists, All Politics Is Local (Walsh University) and the American Democracy Project.
Students can take a wide range of courses in the major subfields including American politics, public policy, public administration, comparative politics, international relations and political theory.
A degree in political science prepares students for a variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Political science graduates may be employed in national, state and local government agencies, international government and public agencies, and other fields.
Graduates have also gone on to graduate programs at such institutions as:
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
