BA Political Science

The Political Science program at Marshall University offers a diverse curriculum, providing great students like yourself the opportunity to take courses in domestic and international politics, political theory, and public administration/public policy. We work with our great students to develop strong analytical reasoning skills, quantitative and qualitative methodological literacy, and fluid writing, which can be applied in whatever professional setting you choose.

Our Political Science program helps students understand the way ideas, interests and institutions all intersect to influence our daily lives, whether in West Virginia or internationally. The program takes a deep drive using the constitution as a basis for not only political thought in our country, but how we as citizens live and work together. Then, the program gives students the tools to navigate within this system to be successful, whether one is employed in the public or private sector.

As a Political Science major at Marshall University, you can take courses and concentrate in the following areas:

We also offer a minor and a master’s degree in Political Science, as well as an Accelerated Master’s Degree.