Explore Governance and Society
Prepare yourself for a career in law, politics, diplomatic service or public policy with a degree in political science. Learn about political theory, international affairs and public administration as you study the impact of governance on societies.
Program Highlights
Depending on your interests, you can explore American or foreign politics, political movements, and civic engagement. Specialized courses such as Environmental Policy or Politics and Social Media add relevance to your studies. Engage in high-impact experiences such as internships, mock trial, study abroad, and service learning.
Why USC Upstate?
Tailor your degree with a range of electives and core courses that develop critical thinking, data analysis, project management, research, and writing skills. Our faculty encourage research projects, and will work with you on developing a topic you can present at a conference. Join student organizations and enrich your journey.
Your Future Career
Embrace diverse opportunities in government, law, business, education, and more. Pursue a law school or graduate degree. Our alumni excel as data scientists, educators, city planners, attorneys, and intelligence analysts, among others.
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The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the political science undergraduate degree, you will need 120 credit hours.
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Choose from this and 12 other bachelor’s degrees plus additional master’s level programs that can be completed entirely online.
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Next Steps
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3 Reasons Why Minor in Pre-Law.
The Minor in Pre-law helps prepare students for careers in the legal field, including strategies for applying to law school and taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
The minor offers flexible, interdisciplinary coursework in areas such as law, ethics, logic, and communications which can be adapted to students’ needs and interests. In the Intro to Pre-law class, students will hear from attorneys in a variety of fields about their law school experiences and careers. Students will also learn about professionalism from career services and receive instruction on writing a personal statement.
Completing a minor in pre-law will better prepare you for the LSAT and law school. As a pre-law minor, you will also be advised by a Law School Admission Council (LSAC) advisor who can assist you in choosing coursework and applying to law school.