Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Engaged Citizenship
Today’s political climate creates prime opportunities for study, whether locally, nationally or internationally.Ìý
Political science studies help answer the broad questions about governmental development and functions, societal values and public life, and prepare students with valuable leadership skills to enter civic discourse as engaged citizens with confidence.
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Attentive
Attentive education that focuses on your success with faculty mentorships that linger after graduation. Standards are high, but you’ve got this with access to tutoring and professors who are engaged in your success.
Affordable
GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture and affordable tuition educate today's careers, and change the future for students at all levels, of all ages, from all walks of life.
Political Science Concentrations
American government
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
Comparative politics
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
General political science
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
International relations
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
Legal studies
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
Public administration
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
Teacher certification
The bachelor's degree in political science is for students interested in a wide range of career choices, including government service, advocacy, legislative assistance, international non-government organizations, non-profit management, education, law school and graduate school.
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Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Student Government Association
- Journalistic assignments, on campus (The Globe) and in the community
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about availableÌýprofessional certificate programsÌýfor non-degree seeking students.
African American studies minor
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Anthropology minor
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Biology minor
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Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers
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Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers
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Business administration minor
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Business intelligence certificate
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Campaign management, certificate in
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Chemistry minor
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Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the
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Community psychology certificate
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Creative writing minor
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Criminal justice / criminology minor
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Cultural studies minor
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Cybersecurity certificate
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English minor
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Film minor
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Gender studies minor
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Geography minor
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Gerontology certificate
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Global studies certification
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History minor
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Information technology minor
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Integrative arts minor
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International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in
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Latin American studies certificate
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Legal studies minor
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Mathematics minor
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Musical studies minor
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Non-profit advocacy, certificate in
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Paralegal certification
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Physics minor
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Political economy, certificate in
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Political science minor
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Professional legal administrator certificate
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Professional studies minor
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Religious studies minor
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Social work minor
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Sociology minor
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Spanish for professionals certificate
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Spanish minor
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TESOL certification
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Visual arts minor
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Get Involved
Challenge. Question. Collaborate. Contribute.
Unique to GGC’s focus on student engagement, faculty invite students at all levels – including freshmen – to collaborate on research projects, conference presentations, even co-authoring articles published in academic journals.
