Maximize your career potential or prepare for graduate school with the online bachelor of arts degree in political science from Penn State World Campus. If you have an interest in politics, foreign affairs, public policy, or issues like health care or immigration, this program can help you develop an advanced understanding of both American politics and the politics of other nations, international relations, and political theory.

With your political science degree from Penn State World Campus, you can work for nonprofit organizations or local, state, or federal government — or apply for further study in graduate school.

Flexible, Convenient Education That Fits Your Life

Penn State's online political science program offers the convenience and flexibility of studying around your busy personal and professional schedule. And earning your degree online means that you do not have to stop working — or travel to campus.

Apply Your Knowledge Immediately

Throughout the political science course work you will be encouraged to develop your analytical reasoning skills while developing and testing theories and analyzing data for sound decision making. Many of the courses in the political science program emphasize research-based writing projects and can provide you with knowledge that you can apply immediately in your current career. With this degree you can also pursue graduate studies in fields such as homeland security, community and economic development, public administration, human resources and employee relations, or law school.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

• government agencies
• nongovernmental organizations
• regulatory entities
• domestic and international businesses
• journalism
• public relations