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Do you have a passion for politics? Our political science program gives you the flexibility to design a degree to meet your specific needs while preparing you for law school or a career in government, journalism, business or education.
Concentration Options
Our political science curriculum reflects a diverse liberal arts background and allows you to concentrate in one of the following areas:
Government and law
International studies
As a political science major, you'll be encouraged to complete internships, which will provide you with practical, real-world experience and give you a leg up as you enter your chosen career field.
Courses & Topics
You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the political science major including:
American Foreign Policy
Constitutional Law
Global Governance
Global Social Change
Human Rights
International Law
International Relations
Law and Society
Nationalism
Theories of Justice
Faculty bring industry experience and expertise to the classroom
Learn from faculty who bring academic and professional work experience into the classroom.
Worked as a legal adviser for the Romanian government
Researched lead poisoning in children and its effects on academic achievement, as well as the spectrum of populism in Romania, during her graduate years at Wayne State University
Research interests include political theory, international relations, global justice, international law and human rights
Career Options
With a political science degree, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
Monday, October 30, 2023
Point Park University's strategic plan, Pioneer Vision 2030, leverages the University’s strengths, including its focus on and commitment to experiential learning, as it looks to build out a cultural corridor on its side of Downtown that connects with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The power of networking, the value of internships and staying true to one's career aspirations: Point Park University's Literature, Culture and Society Career and Internship Summit brought together students, alumni and industry professionals to discuss the ways in which they have achieved their goals and how their Point Park education has helped them find success.
Friday, December 2, 2022
"Point Park is preparing me for career success because the classes I am taking are relevant to what I want to pursue. I am excited for next semester because I will be taking two classes about archiving. I often find that what I learn in class, I can immediately apply to my archival work for West View Borough, and vice versa."