Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
Political science: Politics literally rules.
Local, state and federal governments are built on a complex structure of systems, issues, ideas, processes and policies. In this program, you will examine the science behind politics and the factors that help make governments work. As a political science major, you will explore modern-day political issues – like health care and education – and study the history of governments around the world. You will learn about topics related to globalization, American presidencies, political revolutions, civil rights and more. A major in political science prepare graduates for work in government agencies, party headquarters, political consulting firms, advocacy organizations, business or nonprofit agencies. The flexibility of the major also positions students for law school and other professional or graduate degree programs.
- Are interested in American politics and international affairs.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Like to debate.
- Consider yourself a leader and like to be active in your community.
- Are curious about current societal issues.
- Government organizer
- Analyst
- City planner
- Journalist
- Lawyer (with additional education)
- Nonprofit manager
- City, state or federal elective offices
- Campaign manager
- Civil service administrator
- Lobbyists
- U.S House of Representatives
- City of Volga
- Daktronics
- Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah, Bollweg
- South Dakota Legislature
- Daktronics
- City of Brookings
- Political campaigns
- Tieszen Law
- Political Science Club
- Pre-Law Society
- Model UN
