BA in Political Science in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University's political science program equips SLU students for graduate studies in diverse fields including law, public policy, international affairs, urban studies, business, and political science itself. This discipline examines power dynamics, political systems, and behavioral patterns in governance.

Political science encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from U.S. electoral processes to global economic development and international diplomacy. Students explore fundamental questions about governmental legitimacy and ideal societal structures while developing solutions for pressing global issues like terrorism, economic inequality, environmental crises, and armed conflicts.

Graduates from SLU's political science program find careers in government agencies, NGOs, educational institutions, legal professions, media, foreign service, research organizations, and social justice initiatives.

Learning Outcomes-
St. Louis Campus: Students will demonstrate knowledge of political systems in the U.S., comparative governments, and international organizations. SLU-Madrid: Students will analyze Western political systems, global trends, and multinational institutions.
Students will differentiate between various methodological approaches to political analysis.
Students will develop critical reading skills and construct well-reasoned arguments in clear, coherent writing.
Students will assess how institutional frameworks influence political outcomes.
Students will formulate original research projects using qualitative or quantitative methods to evaluate political theories.