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You're fascinated by how governments operate and eager to understand political systems more deeply. This program lets you examine diverse political subjects, from healthcare policy changes to global diplomatic relations. As you study, you'll gain valuable insights and critical thinking abilities that prepare you for roles in public administration, urban planning, and legal professions.
The Political Science Department at LSU aims to:
equip students with the understanding and critical thinking skills needed to become engaged citizens who positively impact their communities and country,
advance political knowledge through faculty research and scholarly work,
offer expert guidance to government entities at all levels,
prepare undergraduate students for rewarding careers in public service, education, and business,
deliver advanced graduate education featuring cutting-edge content and research methods across all specialization areas, producing highly skilled professionals with exceptional research, teaching, and practical abilities.
Potential Career Paths
Public engagement specialist
Grassroots campaign director
Legal professional
City administrator
Public office holder
Urban development strategist
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system). Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
Required Scores for Automatic Admission: TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) – 79, IELTS - 6.5