Political Science (B.A.)

What You’ll learn

As a political science major at La Salle, you’ll receive a rigorous and relevant education in the fundamentals of political inquiry. Our goal is to turn you into highly capable professionals and informed citizens. The Political Science department provides students with a strong grounding in each of the major sub-fields of political science – American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political thought – as well as with the analytic tools and approaches needed to be successful in their careers. We encourage our political science majors to become independent thinkers and pursue their own lines of research. Our faculty believes that it’s necessary to equip students with the knowledge not only to understand the world, but also to think critically and make choices in pursuit of “the good life.”

Why Study Political Science at La Salle?

The approach of the Political Science department is unique, reflecting not only our Lasallian mission but also on our commitment to give students the kind of education that will benefit them in graduate school, law school, and throughout their career. As a political science major, students will not only receive a top-notch education in line with the Lasallian mission, but also numerous opportunities to learn through internships and political activism.

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