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Are you a political animal looking to launch a career in government, law or international studies?
If you answered yes, Point Park's political science program can offer you the flexibility to design a degree to meet your specific needs and prepare you either for law school or for a career in government, journalism, business or education.
Our curriculum reflects a diverse liberal arts background and allows you to concentrate in either government and law or international studies. You'll be encouraged to complete an internship, so that you graduate with practical real-world experience you'll need to land your dream job.
Pictured is political science major and United Student Government president, Anthony Costulas.
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Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the political science program include:
- Trial Law and Procedure
- Political Geography of the Middle East
- American Foreign Policy
- Nationalism
- International Relations
- International Law
- Public Policy Issues
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in political science, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- Archivist
- Government
- Politics
- Lobbyist
- Urban Planner
- Law Enforcement
- Writing
- Foreign Service