Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
As a major in Political Science at South Dakota State University you will explore modern-day political issues – like health care and education – and study the history of governments around the world. You will learn about topics related to globalization, American presidencies, political revolutions, civil rights and more.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Blended
About the program
A major in Political Science prepare graduates for work in government agencies, party headquarters, political consulting firms, advocacy organizations, business, or non-profit agencies. The flexibility of the major also positions students for law school and other professional or graduate degree programs.
This major in Political Science at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Like to learn about cultures that use French as a language in North America, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and the Caribbean
- Want to travel, broaden your horizons and engage with diversity
- Plan to work internationally
- Want to understand how the French-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization
- Seek to gain proficiency in the French language and increase your overall communication skills in any job—domestically or overseas
Career Opportunities
- Government organizer
- Analyst
- City planner
- Journalist
- Lawyer (with additional education)
Courses Included
- American Government
- Current World Problems
- Agricultural Law
- Agricultural Policy
- Formation of Federal Indian Policy
- Legal Environment of Business
- Introduction to Econometrics