Political Science Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Offered on campus
Pursue Politics in Downtown Pittsburgh
Point Park University's political science program in the School of Arts & Sciences gives you the flexibility to design a degree to meet your specific needs while preparing you for law school or a career in government, journalism, business or education.
Concentration Options
Our political science curriculum reflects a diverse liberal arts background and allows you to concentrate in one of the following areas:
- Government and law
- International studies
As a political science major, you'll be encouraged to complete internships, which will provide you with practical, real-world experience and give you an advantage as you enter your chosen career field.
Meet Our Faculty
Courses & Topics
You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the political science major including:
- American Foreign Policy
- Constitutional Law
- Global Governance
- Global Social Change
- Human Rights
- International Law
- International Relations
- Law and Society
- Nationalism
- Theories of Justice
Career Options
With a political science degree, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- Archivist
- Government official
- Politician
- Lobbyist
- Urban planner
- Law enforcement official
- Writer
- Journalist
- Foreign service officer