B.A. in Political Science

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Program Distinctives

• Rigorous education from a Christ-centered perspective.
• Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty with broad expertise who serve as guides and mentors and build relationships with their students.
• Theoretical and practical application – Balance of theoretical grounding and practical training through classes such as Workshop in Political Communication I & II and Political Philosophy and the Christian Intellectual Tradition.
• The Institute for Faith & Freedom – Collaborate as a marketing or research fellow with the College’s think tank.
• Research opportunities – Work alongside experienced, published faculty in areas including the Independent Election Commission, international relations and security, U.S. foreign policy, and religion and political behavior.
• Internship opportunities – Secure internships in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and around the world that will give you real-world experience and a head start in developing your professional network.
• On-campus media studio – State-of-the-art facility run by the Institute for Faith & Freedom, allowing scholars and student fellows to join the larger conversation and expand their impact on national policy debates.
• Student publication opportunities – Get involved with the Journal of Law & Public Policy and The Collegian (newspaper).
• Active on-campus groups – Join vibrant student-led groups such as the Student Government Association, Pi Sigma Alpha (national political science honor society), Debate Team, American Enterprise Institution (AEI) Executive Council, College Democrats, College Republicans, Law Society, Life Advocates, and more.
• Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

• Career paths: political journalist, writer, commentator, lobbyist, political strategist, communications director, research director, legislative assistant, humanities teacher, media relations specialist, state representative, state senator, and more.
• Post-graduation paths – For our students, there is a three-way split between attending law school, working in politics, and building a career elsewhere.
• Successful placement – Like 95% of our graduates, within six months of graduation you’ll be ready to land a competitive full-time position or enter into graduate programs at schools including Georgetown, University of Virginia, and Penn State University.
• Excellent law school preparation – You’ll be ready to earn a high score on the LSAT, which is essential for getting into a top law school. Grove City students’ average LSAT score ranks in the 75th percentile of all U.S. colleges and universities. Our students have been admitted to many of the highest-ranking law schools, including those in the top 25 such as Columbia, NYU, Harvard, and UVA.
• Prominent career opportunities – Build your career at an executive branch agency like the FBI or CIA, on Capitol Hill, in a state capital, or with a well-known political organization like the Manhattan Institute and the American Enterprise Institute, among others.
• Stand out in your field – Become a multi-faceted scholar with a strong skill set, advanced expertise, reliable work ethic, and vision to make a positive impact in the ever-shifting landscape of national and international politics.

Program Specifics

• 43 major credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in political science and allow you to choose upper-level classes that match your interests — from public policy and legislation to campaign management, public office, and geopolitics. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.
• Minors available in Pre-Law and National Security.

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