Overview

Majors of the Political Science program of The University of Toledo are well-prepared for careers in government, law, teaching and public service. Many graduates work for nonprofits in Ohio or around the world. Students also frequently go on to work in politics, either on campaigns or as legislative staff.

Political science is a popular major for UToledo’s pre-law students. Our bachelor’s degree program offers students the option to specialize in legal studies.

Political Science Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Internships. Many UToledo political science students work with state and local government officials, the state legislature, or with The Washington Center in Washington, DC. Other students intern locally with the city of Toledo and area nonprofit organizations.

Innovative Inside/Out Prison Exchange program. This one-of-a-kind course is a perennial favorite. UToledo undergraduates attend class with incarcerated students at the Toledo Correctional Institution. Class subjects vary, but the Department of Political Science and Public Administration often offers courses in the program.

Focus on your interests. UToledo’s undergraduate advisors want to get to know you so they can help you create a program to fit your passions and goals. We offer a comprehensive political science program that is strong in public policy, international politics, and law and politics. Political science is a great pre-law major.

Outstanding faculty with diverse specialties. Our eight political science faculty members have research and scholarly interests ranging from American political institutions and Latin American politics to international relations and law and society. These full-time faculty members teach almost all of our courses and supervise student research.

State-of-the-art technology. UToledo political science majors use a computer lab equipped with leading statistical research software.

Career Opportunities

UToledo alumni of the political science program go on to graduate school in public administration, business, history, education, geography, political science and public affairs.

UT graduates also find work in government, law firms, political campaigns, community organizations, international development agencies and other areas of public service. Our alumni have worked as:

Conflicts analyst, law firm of Drinker, Biddle and Reath LLP

Leadership assistant, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding

Grants administrator, Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board

Campaign manager for former Toledo mayor Michael Collins

Student diversity leadership conference facilitator, National Association of Independent Schools

Park ranger, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

City manager

Labor organizer

Legislative assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American National Government

Principles of Public Administration

Principles of International Relations

Government of Great Britain

Comparative Politics-Continental Europe

Politics in Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/1030 SAT

Official transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attended

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21519 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19953 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10593 USD / year

≈ 10593 USD / year

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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Political Science Bachelor's Degree Highlights

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