Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Students majoring in political science at SIUE take courses broadly concerned with the study of government and politics, organized into seven fields-

American government and politics: Examine the institutions and behaviors of the U.S. political system, including federal, state, and local structures; campaigns; elections; political organizations and issues of public policy
Comparative politics: Learn about and compare the political cultures, economies, parties and institutions within other countries
International relations: Study the relationships among nations and relationships with international bodies, such as the United Nations
Political theory: Examine the attempts of important thinkers to define the functions of the state and the rights and obligations of citizens, and study efforts to develop comprehensive theories of politics through analysis and the evaluation of political behavior
Public administration: Explore bureaucracies, leadership and the ways in which public business is conducted
Public law: Examine the nature of the judicial process and the role of the courts in interpreting and applying the Constitution of the United States
Political analysis: Analyze and explore research design, concepts and methodology.

Students seeking a bachelor\u2019s degree from SIUE who have never attended a college or university, and those who may have taken some coursework at a college or university outside the U.S. but do not currently hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.

Submit official records showing grades for all years of secondary/high school AND official exam results or certificate/diploma.

Applicants who have attempted at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level transfer credit (either from the U.S. or abroad) are not required to provide secondary school records.

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0. This requirement also applies to any transfer GPA.

Meet English proficiency requirement