Political Science & Geography Department

Areas of Study

The Political Science and Geography Department offers two bachelor (BA) degree options and two minors. Please make sure you download the application for the right major- the forms are not interchangeable!

(1) Political Science major or minor application (PDF Format)

      Political Science major or minor application (Word Format)

Those students seeking a BA in political science at SPU are able to organize their studies according to one of three tracks:

• The general track provides the most flexibility while giving the student a solid political science base.
• The public policy and law track is especially appropriate for those considering careers in government or who plan to attend law school.
• The international affairs track is designed for those interested in global politics and policy as well as careers in the US State Department,

(2) Application to Global Development Studies Major (Word Format)

A BA in Global Development Studies prepares students for vocations in global development through a liberal arts knowledge base, applied skills training, and direct, cross-cultural experiences. Students may apply for the major at any time.

The minor in Geopolitics allows students of other majors an opportunity to add a global perspective to their degree. Political science and Global Developement studies majors can also use this minor to enhance their degree.

The minor in political science gives students a chance to take 30 credits of political science across the variety of the discipline.

For those interested in Pre-Law this department offers the above public policy and law track as well as a suggested list of courses.