Baton Rouge,
LA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Political Science- Law and Legal Systems in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
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Baton Rogue United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
If you're fascinated by how governments operate and want to delve deeper into political systems, this major offers comprehensive study opportunities. You'll examine diverse subjects from healthcare policy to global relations, gaining valuable insights and critical thinking abilities for careers in public administration, urban planning, or legal professions.
The Political Science Department at LSU aims to:
equip students with the understanding and evaluative capabilities needed for engaged citizenship and societal contribution,
advance political knowledge through faculty research and scholarly works,
function as an expert reference for governmental bodies at all levels,
prepare undergraduates for rewarding careers across public service, education, and business sectors,
deliver advanced graduate education incorporating contemporary methodologies across all political science disciplines, cultivating exceptional research, instructional, and professional competencies.
Potential Career Paths
Public engagement specialist
Grassroots coordinator
Legal professional
City administrator
Elected official
Urban development strategist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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).
Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550
TOEFL (web-based exam) 79
IELTS 6.5
Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550
TOEFL (web-based exam) 79
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
29,000