Political Science (BA)
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in political science emphasizes the development of reasoning with a curriculum focused on policy, public issues and citizens’ interactions with government. In this program, you’ll learn about local, national and international political concerns while building valuable skills needed for a successful career in the field.
Online political science degree courses
In addition to your core courses, you’ll select elective courses that allow you to specialize in your areas of interest within political science. In your courses, you’ll learn to analyze policy, communicate effectively and engage in productive research. You may also participate in related internships to gain professional experience.
POS 210: Political Ideologies (CIVI OR SB)
POS 301: Empirical Political Inquiry (SOBE OR SB)
POS 150: Comparative Government (GCSI OR SB & G)
POS 160: Global Politics (GCSI OR SB & G)
POS 110: American Government and Politics (AMIT OR SB)
The jobs a political science degree prepares you for
Upon completing this program you’ll be ready to seek careers in policy across various sectors. You could choose to work as a political analyst or apply your personal experience to build a political career of your own. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Management Analysts
Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $95,290
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Judicial Law Clerks
Growth: 2.3%
Salary: $57,490
Lawyers
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $135,740
Marketing Managers
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $140,040
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $59,200
Political Scientists
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $128,020
Legislators
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090
Public Relations Managers
Growth: 5.9%
Salary: $129,430
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620