Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Shape the future by understanding how power, policy, and people interact.

A degree in political science equips you with critical skills to analyze issues, influence change, and lead in today’s complex world.
Whether your passion lies in law, public service, global affairs, or community leadership, political science prepares you to think deeply, act effectively, and make an impact.

Majors Offered

Political Science (BA or BS)

What You’ll Learn

Explore the ideas and institutions that shape politics—locally, nationally, and globally. Customize your studies by focusing on:

American Politics: institutions, behavior, public administration, policy, and the courts
Global Politics: international and comparative politics
Political theory: the ideas behind power, justice, and governance

Along the way, you’ll sharpen your ability to think critically, write persuasively, and analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives.

Don’t just study politics—experience it. Represent a country on our Model UN team, argue your case in Moot Court, engage in community-based research in the Ogden-Weber region, or spend a semester in Washington, D.C. or Salt Lake City working with Utah’s legislators.

What You Can Do

Our graduates pursue varied and meaningful careers, including positions in:

Government

Congressional committees
Utah governor’s office
City planning and managing
Urban planning and city management

Legal Fields

Legal practice
Public advocacy
Nonprofit sectors

And a variety of other careers, such as:

Business
Education
Journalism
International organizations

A political science degree also prepares you for careers in business, law and any organization that focuses on political issues, such as human rights, the environment and poverty.

Degree Information

Degree Requirements

39 credit hours in the political science major
Minimum grade of C in all major courses (a C- is not accepted)
A minor or double major is required

BA Course Requirements

If you would like to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, this suggested Grad Map provides a helpful outline for completing your degree on time.

BS Course Requirements

If you would like to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, this suggested Grad Map provides a helpful outline for completing your degree on time.

All political science students should meet with a political science faculty advisor once they have declared their major or minor to receive program advisement. Please get in touch with the department admin at 801-626-6694 to schedule an appointment or email Dr. Thom Kuehls (tkuehls@weber.edu) Political Science Academic Advisor.