On-Campus & Online
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120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester
Online: $443 Per Credit Hour
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From taxes to healthcare, political science impacts every aspect of your life. It is the study of power, conflict, war, and the human endeavor to maintain peace, order, and cooperation. As a political science major, you’ll study domestic and foreign governments, how laws and policies are made and carried out, legislatures and courts, and administrative agencies and civil service. EKU’s political science degree prepares informed graduates to influence decision-making by applying proven theory to real-world problems. Graduates also find success in graduate and professional school programs including law, public administration, government, business and homeland security.
A political science degree hones the writing, communication, analytical, and data skills that are fundamental to entry-level positions within political and governmental institutions.
Selecting an area of emphasis allows you to focus your major coursework and gain additional skill sets in specific areas of future employment. Choose from:
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Online students have access to:
Choosing a career in political science positions you to shift the political conversation around the topics and issues you care about most. Providing an advanced understanding of U.S. and world politics, EKU blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as comparative politics, American government, world politics, public administration and public policy.
EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the enrollment counselor for your preferred program.
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Common Job Titles: foreign service officer, political consultant, government affairs coordinator
Modalities: on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Common Job Titles: urban/regional planner, economic development specialist, nonprofit director
Modalities: online
Credit Hours: 36
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