Plan Description

The BA program in political science offers a diverseness of courses and opportunities to written report politics and policies at the local, national and global levels. The program aims to provide students with the tools and skills they need to link theory with real-earth bug and issues.

Report how citizens interact with their governments and how governments at all levels formulate policies to serve or not serve their citizens. From U.S. elections and lobbying to international issues of terrorism, diplomacy and empowerment, students can acquire about politics and explore innovative approaches to today's emerging challenges.

With coursework in several areas of political science and wide exposure to ASU'due south liberal arts offerings, the Available of Arts caste in political science produces well-rounded learners with strong research and writing skills.

In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The Higher's website for more data and requirements. https://thecollege.asu.edu/concurrent-and-2d-baccalaureate-degrees


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At a Glance: program details

  • Location: Tempe campus , or online
  • Additional Plan Fee: Yes
  • Second Language Requirement: Aye
  • First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - Higher Mathematics
  • Math Intensity: General program math intensity general

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive past offering tools that permit personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and assist students save fourth dimension and money in their higher journey. Students may learn more than about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU educatee has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu/request for information about how to modify a major to this plan.

Flexible Degree Options

Accelerated program options

This plan allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in every bit little as five years.
It is offered every bit an accelerated bachelor's and principal's degree with:

Credence to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their inferior year, eligible students volition be advised by their academic departments to apply.

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Career Outlook

Graduates have skills useful for success in political or governmental careers, law schoolhouse, graduate report, business or the nonprofit sector. Many programme graduates have constitute positions in the post-obit:

  • foreign service organizations
  • legislative staff organizations
  • lobbying and advocacy groups
  • local and national media organizations
  • local, national and global nonprofit organizations
  • multinational corporations
  • national, state, and local government agencies
  • political consulting
  • research institutions
  • the courts and judicial assistants

In addition, some graduates have gone on to other top tier graduate and professional schools. These students have found a range of employment opportunities in the fields of:

  • communication
  • education
  • foreign service
  • journalism
  • law
  • political science
  • public service

Example Careers

Students who complete this caste program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not express to:

Business Analyst


  • Growth: 10.7%
  • Median Bacon*: $87,660

Bright Outlook

Intelligence Officer


  • Growth: one.1%
  • Median Salary*: $86,940

Law Clerk


  • Growth: iii.4%
  • Median Salary*: $57,510

Marketing Manager


  • Growth: 6.seven%
  • Median Bacon*: $142,170

Green Occupation Bright Outlook

Mediator


  • Growth: 7.7%
  • Median Salary*: $66,130

Green Occupation Bright Outlook

News Reporter


  • Growth: -11.2%
  • Median Salary*: $49,300

Office Director


  • Growth: %
  • Median Salary*:

Bright Outlook

Paralegal


  • Growth: 10.five%
  • Median Salary*: $52,920

Bright Outlook

Political Analyst


  • Growth: 6.one%
  • Median Salary*: $125,350

Bright Outlook

Politician


  • Growth: 6.ii%
  • Median Salary*: $33,200

Bright Outlook

Public Relations Managing director (PR Manager)


  • Growth: %
  • Median Salary*:

Bright Outlook

Regulatory Affairs Manager


  • Growth: %
  • Median Bacon*:

Green Occupation

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Preparation Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Global Opportunities

Global Experience

With over 250 programs in more than than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in grooming for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may utilize fiscal aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu

Nourish Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the yr. Applicants may view the program description and request more than data here.

Program Contact Information

If yous have questions related to access, please click here to request data and an admission specialist volition reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact data beneath.

  • spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
  • 480/965-8563

Concurrent caste programs are peculiarly designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct only complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offer the concurrent plan.

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two singled-out degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two means to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their ain combination. Predetermined combinations take a unmarried admissions application and one like shooting fish in a barrel to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing caste, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their ain personal or professional person interests.

Accelerated available's and chief'due south degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same loftier-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

This is only the outset required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.

The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.

The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142

The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200

The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and bookish rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275