Online B.A. in Political Science
Shift the political conversation
Program Highlights
- Balance all your priorities by earning a real UofL political science education through a fully-online format.
- Explore how issues related to power, conflict, and justice within our political systems, policies, government and society impact future change.
- Study theories of government and the development of political systems along with the role of groups and individuals within the political process.
- Complete coursework in the major subfields of political science and take supporting courses in specific topics like campaigns and elections, the Presidency and Congress, social movements and civil rights, terrorism and war, constitutional law, environmental policy, religious politics, urban politics and poverty, international politics and more.
- Learn from distinguished university faculty with notable academic credentials, political science experience and a commitment to applied research.
Outcomes
With an emphasis on research, data collection, critical analysis and clear communication in writing and speaking, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as ready to pursue advanced education. UofL graduates go on to challenging jobs in government, campaigns, the nonprofit sector, law, public policy, academics, and business, both in the U.S. and abroad.
This degree is also a stepping stone for anyone looking to pursue a career as a political scientist, or looking to pursue advanced political science education, law degrees and more. Political scientists earn a median pay of $122,220, with job outlook project to grow 6% by 2029 (bls.gov).
Program Highlights
- Balance all your priorities by earning a real UofL political science education through a fully-online format.
- Explore how issues related to power, conflict, and justice within our political systems, policies, government and society impact future change.
- Study theories of government and the development of political systems along with the role of groups and individuals within the political process.
- Complete coursework in the major subfields of political science and take supporting courses in specific topics like campaigns and elections, the Presidency and Congress, social movements and civil rights, terrorism and war, constitutional law, environmental policy, religious politics, urban politics and poverty, international politics and more.
- Learn from distinguished university faculty with notable academic credentials, political science experience and a commitment to applied research.
Outcomes
With an emphasis on research, data collection, critical analysis and clear communication in writing and speaking, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as ready to pursue advanced education. UofL graduates go on to challenging jobs in government, campaigns, the nonprofit sector, law, public policy, academics, and business, both in the U.S. and abroad.
This degree is also a stepping stone for anyone looking to pursue a career as a political scientist, or looking to pursue advanced political science education, law degrees and more. Political scientists earn a median pay of $122,220, with job outlook project to grow 6% by 2029 (bls.gov).
