Baton Rouge,
LA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Political Science- Public Policy and Political Analysis in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
|
Baton Rogue United States
Visit institution website
for more information
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 political systems and eager to understand governmental processes, this major offers comprehensive study opportunities. You'll examine diverse political subjects, from healthcare policy changes to global diplomatic relations. This academic journey equips you with critical thinking abilities and specialized knowledge valuable for careers in public administration, urban planning, and legal professions.
The Political Science Department at LSU strives
to equip students with civic awareness and analytical capabilities for meaningful societal contributions,
to advance political understanding through scholarly research and academic publications,
to function as an expert reference for governmental entities at all levels,
to prepare undergraduates for rewarding careers across public service, academia, and business sectors,
to deliver cutting-edge graduate education incorporating contemporary methodologies across all political science disciplines, cultivating exceptional research, instructional, and professional competencies.
Potential Career Paths
Public engagement specialist
Grassroots campaign director
Legal practitioner
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