Bachelor's in Political Science, BA
Understanding politics is the key to understanding how American democracy works. Learn about the collective decisions that shape our common fate.
At 藏精阁, you鈥檒l study the electoral process, the acquisition and exercise of power, the causes of war, political ideologies, political rhetoric, social movements, public policies and legal systems.
Why 藏精阁 for Your Bachelor鈥檚
A social justice approach to political problems
At 藏精阁, students approach the problems of the political world through the prism of social justice. You鈥檒l ask what contributes to inequality, oppression, war and climate change.
Most importantly, you鈥檒l work together to discover possibilities for a more just and inclusive world.
Hands-on experience
At 藏精阁, you鈥檒l be deeply embedded in the . Students have interned in organizations and with elected officials, like 藏精阁 alum Rep. Mike Quigley.
In the heart of Chicago
Study politics in a global city and one of the country鈥檚 most dynamic metropolitan areas.
Interested in a career in public service? Earn your bachelor鈥檚 and in just five years.
Meet Your Political Science Faculty
鈥湶鼐筲檚 dedication to social justice was always a key element of my education 鈥 always teaching me to advocate for others, amplify others鈥 voices and speak up against injustice.鈥
Kevin Reppen BA 鈥19
Crisis Management Coordinator at Concentric
鈥淭he political science program prepared me with the real skills and knowledge needed in my career.鈥
Gerardo Ramirez, BA 鈥12
Management Operations Analyst, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
MPA Candidate at University of Illinois Chicago