Political ScienceBachelor of Arts
Be a force for change
As a political science major at Lynn University, you'll advance your understanding of political processes, structures and functions at the local, regional, national and global levels. Coursework contains both traditional areas of political science and new emerging ideas. As a student in the political science degree program, you'll study political history and international affairs. You'll learn this on a campus where students represent more than 90 countries, so political science can more easily be understood as a function of the cultural, political and social diversity of the world.
That's not all. You’ll explore areas such as government and leadership, political theories and ideologies, global human rights, public economy and public policy. Plus, with our longstanding collaboration with the Washington Internship Institute in Washington, D.C., you may be eligible for a full-semester internship and integrated coursework in the U.S. capital.
Depending on your goals, you can choose between the American government and politics track or the international relations and politics track.
Political science major information
Get a deep understanding of the political climate, policy and critical issues. Your core classes encompass topics on human behavior, global human rights, and diplomacy and conflict resolution. So, when it's time to graduate with your political science degree, you'll be ready to advance your career or start a new one. Here's more information on what you can expect as a political science major:
- Gain critical and independent thinking about politics, history and international affairs
- Learn government and leadership, political theories and ideologies
- Choose between two tracks to learn international law or American politics
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The small class sizes help so much because you get individual attention and the professors know your name. Sometimes I’ll hear my name from across campus and it’s Dr. Watson shouting hello.Deshani Gunathilake, political science major
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Introduction to International Relations stresses the dynamics of politics (who gets what) in a global context. Featuring the participants and relationships that characterize those dynamics, this course explores the conceptual and practical aspects of “traditional” international relations, for example: power, sovereignty, interdependence, armed conflict, the U.N. and other intergovernmental organizations. In addition, more marginalized but nonetheless salient concerns—globalization, human rights and the environment, among others—are covered in a global, as well as comparative, context in order to investigate current and future global political challenges.
The specific content of this course varies but the theme will remain the exploration of major historical and/or contemporary issues and events in politics, policy, government, and global affairs. Students will use multidisciplinary approaches to examine the causes and consequences of the topics at hand.
An exploration of how issues and problems in society become part of the political agenda and how governmental policies–economic, social, regulatory, foreign, security, and so on–are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Students will also explore the politics of the legislative process and a wide array of historical and contemporary policy debates and controversies.
Program plan
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American Government and Politics Track
International Relations and Politics Track
Career opportunities
The topics you learn as a political science major such as policy, international affairs, communication and media prepares you for a lucrative career in a variety of fields and industries in politics.
Career preparation services
We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
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Tuition | $41,200 | $42,730 |
Housing and food | $13,750 | $14,330 |
Materials | $500 | $250 |
Student services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Technology | $750 | $750 |
Estimated total | $57,200 | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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- Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
- Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.
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- Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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- Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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I chose Lynn for the softball program, class sizes, the block schedule, and the location! My major is a great first step for going to Law school after my undergraduate degree. I love playing softball, hanging out with my friends, going to the beach and any other athletic activity! After I graduate, I hope to go to law school and eventually become a divorce lawyer!
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Ardsley, New York,
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