About the Program
- Learn how the government operates while also staying up to date on current state and national issues. Our program covers everything from Texas, U.S. and world politics to public policy, politics and mass media, and international relations.
- Broaden your knowledge of international affairs in our summer study abroad programs, and you can join our student organizations for networking and professional development.
Earning your political science degree will open career doors in a variety of settings, including public administration, international affairs, business and finance, non-governmental and nonprofit agencies, teaching and academic research, and journalism.
It can also be a great stepping stone for Pre-Law students, or to move on to graduate school in other fields.
Our department handles the advising for Pre-Law students.
A Minor in Political Science is also available.
Program Faculty
Our experienced and diverse faculty stay current on the latest state and national political issues. You can work side by side with them on research projects, and our small class sizes mean you get the individual attention you deserve.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates enjoy careers in the U.S. State Department and Department of Defense, on the staffs of state and federal government officials, at businesses and nonprofit agencies, and in all types of law practice.
Our graduates have also been accepted to some of the most prestigious law and graduate schools in the nation.
Our Courses
Gain valuable real-world experience through access to local representatives, class visits to the state legislature, and internships with local, state and U.S. government officials.
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