Department of Political Science Academic Programs

Overview

The political science department offers a major and minor in both political science and international relations. Students who choose to major or minor in political science or international relations will study the way public and global affairs are conducted on local, regional, national and international levels.

Bachelor's

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International Relations Bachelor’s, Minor College of Arts and Sciences

As an international relations major, you will acquire valuable skills in communication and analysis, independent judgment, appreciation of different societies and cultures and knowledge of world affairs and trends. You will learn how various regional civilizations have evolved and how those characteristics continue to affect the world today.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

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Political Science Bachelor’s, Minor College of Arts and Sciences

The political science major and minor at Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to examine politics, government and the political process. This program is ideal for those interested in the study of power, behavior, compromise and relationships between political figures in a variety of different contexts.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus