Political Science (B.A., B.S.) Major

Within the context of a liberal arts education, our Political Science and Legal Administration program is dedicated to providing training for life in a world heavily shaped by political cultures, ideas, and institutions. We provide students with the tools for political participation in their community, state, nation, and world. With our committed teaching and well-rounded legal and political science curriculum, programs in the Department of Political Science and Legal Administration prepare students to pursue a career path in law, business, teaching, journalism, and government.

Course Requirements

Students pursuing this major must complete the requirements linked below.

Why Choose This Degree?

The Political Science major provides exceptional instruction and training for a world that is profoundly shaped by political cultures, ideas, and institutions. The major is especially appropriate for those interested in careers in law, business, teaching, journalism, and government.

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“I loved the GC Honors program and Greensboro College. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.”

- Joshua Fitzgerald, Class of ’19, Mathematics Major

Joshua currently studies astrodynamics at Virginia Tech University and is an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. Candidate.