Political Science

Political science is a social science focused on governments and systems of power and the analysis of laws and political activities, thoughts, and behaviors. There are a wide range of subdisciplines, such as political economy, international relations, and public policy and administration. Political science shares methodology with other social sciences, like history, psychology, and behavioral science. This allows you to take classes in your area of interest during your political studies. Political science degree programs vary, but generally cover topics such as political theory, international politics, government administration, and diplomacy.

As a political science major at Cumberlands, you will survey the major concepts, issues, and controversies in political science.  Whether you are pursuing a poli-sci minor or a bachelor’s degree in political science, you’ll explore public policy, constitutional law, political theory, comparative government, American foreign policy, the presidency, and Congress. With a poli-sci degree, you will be well prepared to begin a new career or further your studies in graduate school. 

A lot, actually. Career opportunities for those with a political science degree are numerous. Many graduates with a political science major gain work in government as elected officials or in many other capacities, including lobbyists.  

Reasoning, interpreting, analyzing, reading comprehension, pattern recognition, public speaking, problem solving – the skills you’ll gain through a political science degree are highly valued by employers in virtually any industry. 

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation. For more information on how affordable this bachelor's degree in political science would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.