{"id":861,"date":"2023-02-17T16:59:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/glsp\/?page_id=861"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:14:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:14:41","slug":"political-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/glsp\/political-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Political Science Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"People
Study Abroad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Group
Study U.S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Four
Legislative Internships<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"A
Undergraduate Research<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Classroom
Guest Speakers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy offers major<\/strong> and minor<\/strong> programs in Political Science<\/strong>. These programs are designed for students who seek the skills and substantive knowledge necessary to better understand the causes and effects of a wide variety of governmental institutions, processes, policies, and political behavior in preparation for exciting career opportunities both within and outside government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of Tarleton’s Political Science<\/strong> majors get foundational training in comparative politics, international politics, political philosophy, research methods, and statistics. They also select a concentration and develop a capstone project in line with their academic and career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political Science majors can choose from two areas of concentration: Self-Designed<\/strong> and 4+1 Accelerated Concentration to the Master’s of Public Administration<\/strong> (MAPA). Click on the links below for a complete list of course requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Degree Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

**2024-2025 Advising Guides Coming Soon**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-Designed Concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerated Concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More About the B.A. in Political Science<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Political Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Self-Designed Concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerated Concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More About the B.S. in Political Science<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Minor in Political Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download the Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"Man<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n

“The degree I’ve earned from Tarleton State has provided me with the proper tools to exceed at my position.”<\/p>\n\u2014 Cameron Mitchell, B.S. Political Science ’18<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Political Science Field of Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Field of Study Curriculum for Political Science is designed for students seeking a bachelor\u2019s degree in Political Science and Government and consists of 18-24 lower-division semester credit hours that are fully transferable to Tarleton from other Texas public colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political Science Field of Study Curriculum<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
GOVT 2304<\/td>Introduction to Political Science<\/td><\/tr>
GOVT 2305<\/td>United States Government<\/td><\/tr>
GOVT 2306<\/td>Texas State & Local Government<\/td><\/tr>
MATH 1342<\/td>Elementary Statistics<\/td><\/tr>
Directed Electives<\/td>GOVT 2311, Mexican American Politics
PHIL 2307, Introduction to Social & Political Philosophy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Career Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many career pathways for political science graduates. Aside being the number one major among law school applicants, political science majors work in government, industry, and non-profits sectors. Check out the American Political Science Association<\/a> to learn more about the Political Science major and potential career paths. Additional career planning resources can be found at Careers for Political Scientists<\/a>. Political Science graduates are employed in private and public sectors while some choose to continue their education in a Master’s, Professional, or Ph.D. program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Programs and Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"Student<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bachelors + Masters in 5 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In just 5 years political science majors can complete both<\/strong> their Bachelors degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration through the Accelerated Concentration option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"Woman<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State and Federal Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Political Science majors have the opportunity to compete for prestigious internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. and in Austin, Texas, working for federal and state elected officials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Political Science Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>Education<\/td>Expertise<\/td>Office<\/td>Phone<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Nathaniel Cogley<\/td>Ph.D., Yale University<\/td>African politics, comparative politics, international relations, and U.S. Federal Government<\/td>O.A. Grant 346<\/td>254-968-9631<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Boleslaw Kabala<\/td>Ph.D., Yale University<\/td>American politics and political thought, political philosophy, constitutional law, critical theory, political theology, Augustine and ideology, and civic engagement<\/td>O.A. Grant 378<\/td>254-968-5631<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Eric Morrow<\/td>Ph.D., Baylor University<\/td>U.S. public policy, Religion and Politics, and Texas government<\/td>O.A. Grant 345<\/td>254-968-0777<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Marcie Reynolds<\/td>Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago<\/td>American politics, interest groups, judicial decision-making, and state and local government<\/td>O.A. Grant 347<\/td>254-968-1826<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Jesus Velasco<\/td>Ph.D., University of Texas<\/td>Latin American politics, foreign policy, and foreign views of the United States<\/td>O.A. Grant 344<\/td>254-968-9627<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n