Political Science, BA
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Arts / major
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Political Science, BA
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Political Science
Program Contact
- Dr. Nancy Marion
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Chair, Professor, Internship Coordinator; Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
330-972-5551
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is the study of human behavior as it relates to governments, public policy and campaigns and elections.
Admissions Requirements
To be admitted into the B.A. in Political Science program:
A minimum grade point average of 2.20 must be met in all university work, including transfer credits
A minimum grade point average of 2.20 must be met in all work in Political Science, including university and transfer credits.
Only credits earned at an accredited institution of post-secondary education, as recognized by The University of Akron, will be considered for transfer credit, and only those grades will be considered in the grade point average.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Akron are equipped for various roles, including:
Graduate School
Law School
Manage campaigns
Run for office
Work in state and local government
Work in federal agencies, such as:
U.S. Marshall’s Service
U.S. State Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Environmental Protection Agency
Amnesty International
YES, some things just set us apart.
Our program gives students real chances to work on real political issues—not just study them in a classroom. They connect students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional networks that help turn a political science degree into a career.
Career Connections
Experiential Learning
Connect to internships in court, law, government, campaigns, and non-profits through our national placement network.
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Real-World Learning
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Gain hands-on experience in campaigns, advocacy, and civic engagement through a nationally recognized bipartisan institute.
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