Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Political Science] From Saint Louis University

Political science students at SLU are prepared to understand political power at all levels: local, national and international. Graduates are truly men and women for others: informed and engaged world citizens and effective leaders able to make positive contributions to society.

What You'll Learn in SLU's Political Science Degree Program

Students in SLU's political science degree program study elections in the United States, economic development and democratization around the world, and diplomacy and globalization, among other topics.

You may also satisfy up to six credit hours of electives through internships SLU's political science department offers in the following areas:

• Campaign practicum

• State legislative

• Overseas fieldwork

• Foreign service

• Women leaders

• Administrative

• Federal government

• Political science

• Research internships

Students who graduate from SLU with a degree in political science pursue jobs in government, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, education, law, journalism, diplomacy, survey research and fields related to the promotion of social justice.