Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

For generations, an education in political science at Stetson has prepared graduates for distinguished careers in law and public service and in fields as diverse as journalism and business. A distinctive feature of Stetson’s program is its emphasis on opportunities for learning beyond the classroom--through study abroad, internships, participation in the Washington Semester and the Model Senate, and small-group conversations with visiting lecturers. Divided into four sub disciplines--American government, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory and methodology--political science examines the institutions, social structures, and ideas that shape local communities, state and national governments, and the international order. A major or minor in political science gives students a broad education in public affairs and social science methodology while encouraging critical thinking and a mastery of oral and written expression.