As a political science major, you will learn skills that open numerous career paths, including the legal profession, government service, political campaigns, non-profit organizations, and businesses. You will have the opportunity to learn about how governments work, about the US Constitution, and campaigns, as well as public policy and its creation. You will also have opportunities to develop relationships with experienced political science faculty through small class sizes and an emphasis on mentoring. We will teach you how to succeed and how to market your skills and knowledge to employers or graduate programs as you embark on your quest to change the world. This major will introduce you to government structures, systems, and policy processes as well as political philosophies and ideologies. The program offers courses in a variety of areas of political science including public administration, American constitutional law, and many more. These courses will help you understand how political systems work and will prepare you for success in graduate school, law school, government, or the private sector.

Interested in law school? Lindenwood University has a bachelor of arts program in political science that is designed with future law school students in mind! Lindenwood University offers a pre-law program that will prepare you to pursue a juris doctor degree at an accredited law school. If you wish to attend law school, you can major in any undergraduate discipline. Law schools are interested in students who have a sound and broad general education. However, they seek students who are proficient at basic skills such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing competence, and oral communication. However, Lindenwood University’s degree in Political Science – Pre-Law Emphasis is your best option. The Lindenwood pre-law program is especially designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that will lead to your success at law school.