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The purpose of the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice is to provide a program of study to help students understand domestic and international politics and law enforcement theory and practice, preparing students for informed and active participation in the political arena and in criminal justice careers.
B.A. in Political Science
Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks & Related Degrees
Political Science (BS)
International Relations and Comparative Politics (BS)
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Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Requirements: 45-46 (Choice of 2 tracks)*
Electives: 26-27*
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Example Coursework
- American Political Thought
- International Law and Organizations
- Peace, Power and Politics
- Public Administration
View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.
Minor Available
Yes!
ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below. We encourage you to contact the department, for further assistance on how to enhance your degree with this minor.
Career Opportunities
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in political science.
- Policy analyst
- Mediator
- Lobbyist
- State legislator
- Urban policy planner
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
ACU’s political science programs offer courses that are both challenging and rewarding. The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science or International Relations and Comparative Politics provide a foundation for careers in domestic or international government service, criminal justice, business, journalism and education.
Our Alumni
Alumni of ACU’s Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice serve a variety of roles in federal and state agencies, and as district court judges, city managers, political science professors at major universities, legislative assistants in the U.S. Congress, partners in major law firms, and also in elective office at the local, state and federal level.
Experiential Learning
Political science students can take part in a number of co-curricular opportunities, including:
- Internships at all levels of the government
- Jack Pope Fellows Program
- International Justice Missions
- Various political student groups
- Wishing Well (service program)
- Phi Eta Sigma honor society for freshman majors
After Graduation
The bachelor’s degree in political science offers a wide range of exciting careers, including:
- Policy analyst
- Mediator
- Lobbyist
- Political correspondent
- Public affairs research analyst
- State legislator
- Urban policy planner
- Polling analyst
- Politician
- Campaign staff