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Popular SearchesPolitical science AcademicsOverview Are you looking to change the world? Want to improve the world of politics — perhaps from within the political system itself? At St. Norbert College, political science majors recognize that big issues affect broad sectors of society and that politics are a way to create real and lasting change. By studying people, their decisions and the powers that influence them — money, culture, religion and law, among others — you can equip yourself to participate in the creation of social, economic and political systems that promote justice and improve societies.
Credential Type
B.A.
Credits Required
28–40
Offered As
Major & minor
Academic paths SNC’s political science programs address U.S. and international politics through both historical and contemporary lenses. You will receive a solid grounding in governmental and leadership ethics. Our students learn how to analyze data, think critically and look for solutions to local and global problems.
Courses Courses (40 Credits)
POLI 131 American Politics Transformed or POLI 130 United States Politics and Government
POLI 132 Public Policy
POLI 200 Research Methodology and Techniques
POLI 499 Senior Assessment (0 cr)
SSCI 224 Basic StatisticsIn addition, all majors must complete 28 credits at or above the 200 level. Students MUST complete at least one course in each field area (Public Policy, Public Law, and American Politics).
Public Policy Field:
POLI 231 State and Local Politics
POLI 238 Introduction to Public Administration
POLI 346 Policy Advocacy
POLI 348 U.S. Environmental PoliticsPublic Law Field:
POLI 237 Courts and Justice in the U.S.
POLI 248 Trial Advocacy
POLI 249 Mock Trial
POLI 341 Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers
POLI 342 Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties
POLI 343 Administrative Law & PoliticsAmerican Politics Field:
POLI 232 American Political Polarization
POLI 310 Fascism and Socialism
POLI 317 American Political Thought
POLI 332 Parties and Elections
POLI 345 Congress and the PresidencyOther Electives (outside of the Fields):
COME 329 Political Communications
POLI 333 American Conspiracy Theories
POLI 349 Global Environmental Politics
POLI 410 Global Political Extremism
POLI 411 American Political Extremism*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Courses Checklist (28cr):
POLI 130 US Politics and Government or POLI 131 American Politics Transformed or AP American Politics
POLI 132 Public PolicyFive additional POLI courses at or above the 200-level across a minimum of two fields.
*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Featured faculty If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.
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Najma Ahmed ’21“I’d tell the same thing to people just starting out: find the major that speaks to you, and eventually it’ll work out at the end.”
Najma Ahmed ’21
Career outcomes Your study of political science will give you insight into human behavior and a strong sense of organizational dynamics — skills employers and graduate schools value. SNC graduates can go into careers as:
- Lawyers
- Elected official
- Public administrator
- Policy analysts
- Legislative analysts
- Performance analysts
- Political staffers
- Researchers
Graduate studies With preparation and placement assistance from SNC, our political science students go on to pursue graduate studies in fields such as international law, American politics, library and information science, journalism, public administration, education administration and nursing. Schools they’ve attended include:
- American University
- Georgetown University Law Center
- Stanford Law School
- University of Connecticut
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Oregon
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Washington
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
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