"Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit and intelligence of the citizens." - Supreme Court Justice, Joseph Story
Politics shapes and characterizes our individual rights and responsibilities within our communities. They're the center of our societal relationships, 经济, 国家认同, and how we interact with other nations, and the people working in this area—both as elected officials and behind the scenes—will play a key role in defining our future.
在澳门威尼斯人赌城, we are proud to equip the politicians of tomorrow with the tools to truly make a difference. In our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science program, you will learn in small classes (averaging 14 students), with an emphasis on personal attention, building lasting relationships and learning lessons you can carry for life.
Our curriculum digs into fundamental political questions like "Why do human beings need government?以及“我们如何防止战争??你将探索以下主题:
Working with our expert faculty and your fellow students, you will develop the skill and knowledge to think, speak and act more thoughtfully in the realm of politics and regarding issues that Americans face every day. +, if you are interested in using your political science degree as a foundation for a legal career, you will have priority admission into LMU's 邓肯法学院 (DSOL).
Your political career begins here at LMU. 今天就迈出你的第一步.
Review our list of requirements below to ensure that you are eligible for the 政治学文学士 program at LMU. To qualify for regular admission into LMU, you must meet the following criteria:
如果你是转学生, qualifying for regular admission into LMU requires you to meet the following criteria:
Note: If you have completed at least 15 semester credit hours of potentially transferable seated, college-level coursework at an accredited/approved college or university, you will be considered for regular transfer admission at LMU.
For admission into the Political Science program, you must apply through the LMU门户. Your application must be completed for entry. We recommend completing your application prior to the last year of your high school education.
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As a political science major from LMU, a variety of opportunities await you. Many of our past graduates have gone on to pursue our Master of Science in Criminal Justice or Master of Public 政府 programs. Both are currently available in a fully online, 16-month format. Others have pursued further education through a juris doctor (JD) degree, especially at LMU's 邓肯法学院 (DSOL).
If you'd rather begin your career right away after graduation, you'll be ready to go to work in multi-national organizations working with government relations, 宣传, 承包, conflict management and the growing healthcare sector. 根据美国法律.S. 劳工统计局, political scientist employment is expected to grow 5% between 2018 and 2028. 除了在当地找工作, 州政府和联邦政府, you may even consider pursuing a career as a(n):
Let your political science degree kickstart your legal education and career: the Early Entry Program to the LMU 邓肯法学院 (DSOL) will allow you, 作为一名本科生, 应用, be accepted into and begin pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at LMU DSOL before graduating with your undergraduate degree.
As an LMU graduate, you will have priority admission into the LMU DSOL. Once you have completed your political science degree, you will be well prepared to pursue a variety of graduate programs like law school, Master of Business 政府 (MBA) programs, Master of Public 政府 (MPA) programs, 以及文学硕士和博士学位.政治学博士课程.
You can also pursue a minor in our Pre-Law program.
Want to learn more about our political science program? Reach out to us at any time and we would be happy to help!
Dr. 本杰明Mabry
Assistant Professor of Political Science & Program Director for Political Science
电话:423.869.7427
电子邮件: 便雅悯.Mabry@LMUnet.edu