Political Science

• Bachelor of Arts
• Major
• Minor

Stetson University's BA in Political Science is 32 units and covers American government, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory, taught in small classes. Build the analytical, research and communication skills needed for careers in law, government and public service through experiential learning opportunities, including a model senate, study trips and a senior project.

Why Political Science at Stetson University?

You'll enjoy small classes and seminars, where you will foster close collaboration with faculty whose expertise spans American government, Russian foreign policy, Middle Eastern politics and Latin American politics. A required senior project provides hands-on experience conducting original research and building persuasive, evidence-based arguments. Participate in on-campus events like the Floyd M. Riddick Model United States Senate, engage in internships locally in Central Florida or globally and join study trips to places like New York, Washington, DC, Tallahassee, Central America and Central Asia.

Learn more about the Department of Political Science.

Related Programs:

• Public Management
• Global Development
• Economics
• Public Health

“Stetson helped me grow as a person and figure out my own path.”

— Veronica Faison ’18

Career Outcomes

Political science graduates pursue careers in law, government, public policy, business, journalism and education. Alumni have served in Congress and state legislatures, become university professors and researchers and built distinguished careers as judges, attorneys and public leaders. Recently, law has been the most popular path for graduates, with many Stetson alumni becoming respected judges and attorneys in Florida and across the United States.

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• David Hill, PhD, University of Florida
• Elizabeth Plantan, PhD, Cornell University
• Kelly B. Smith, PhD, Brown University
• Alison Parks, PhD, Graduate Center, CUNY
• Yeon Grace Park, PhD, Emory University, program director
• Gustavo Venturelli

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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