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B.A. in Political Science


PoliticalScience

Advance freedom and promote human flourishing. 

Grove City College offers a bachelor of arts degree in political science with impressive outcomes across the field. In our program, you will build a strong foundation in political science, sharpen your project management and presentation skills, pursue exciting professional development opportunities on and off campus, and gain a biblically enlightened perspective on the pursuit of happiness. 

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Program Highlights
  • Personal access to highly accomplished faculty with diverse expertise who serve as guides and mentors.
  • Opportunities to collaborate as a marketing or research fellow with the College’s think-tank, The Institute for Faith & Freedom.
  • On-campus media studio run by the Institute for Faith & Freedom, outfitted with state-of-the-art camera equipment, soundproofing, and broadcast technology to allow its scholars and student fellows to join the larger conversation and expand their impact on national policy debates.
  • 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.
  • Internship opportunities in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and around the world.
  • Research opportunities alongside experienced, published faculty in areas including the Independent Election Commission, international relations and security, U.S. foreign policy, and religion and political behavior.
  • Integration of Christian Truth with the study of politics.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes woven into your academic schedule that will strengthen your critical thinking skills, cultivate empathy, and lend big-picture perspective to your major-related studies.
  • Active on-campus groups in which many political science majors participate, including the Student Government Association, Pi Sigma Alpha (national political science honor society), Debate Team, American Enterprise Institution (AEI) Executive Council, Alexander Hamilton Society, College Democrats, College Republicans, Law Society, Life Advocates, Young America’s Foundation, and more.
  • Student publications including the Journal of Law & Public Policy and The Collegian (newspaper).
Career Outcomes
    • If you’re like 96% of our graduates, within six months of graduation you’ll be ready to land a competitive full-time position or entry into graduate programs at schools including Georgetown, University of Virginia, and Penn State University.
    • With excellent training, 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 top 20 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities. Our students have been admitted to many of the highest-ranking law schools, including Harvard, University of Chicago, Columbia, University of Michigan, and the University of Chicago.
    • You could 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.
    • No matter where you end up, you will stand out in your field as 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.
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