Political Science Degree (BS, BA, Minor)

"Politics is the master science upon which all of civilization depends."

The philosopher Aristotle said this thousands of years ago, and it still holds true. How society is organized, who holds power, and how that is decided: these essential questions dominate political science and have a huge impact on our lives. Fully understanding political science can be a benefit to a number of careers in politics, law, and public service.

Lincoln University offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science. You can also get a minor in this field. You'll learn about the theory, development, and implementation of a wide range of political systems, ranging from the systems that governed the ancient world to the modern systems that are shaping our society today.

The Political Science major program is part of the Political Science Department. Reach out to the department if you have specific questions, or learn more about the program, courses, and requirements in the current academic year University Catalog. You may also view program outcomes below.

Upon graduation with your Political Science degree, you'll have developed a deeper understanding of the many different approaches to governing and organizing society and the ways people struggle for and maintain power—and how some use that power to benefit their fellow man. You will be able to apply that understanding to a range of impactful and important jobs that will give you the opportunity to improve communities and people's lives.

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