Overview

Studying the interplay of political institutions and the principles, organization and methods of government, majors of the Political Science program of the Georgia Southern University gain a sound understanding of the United States government and the Georgia government and are presented theoretical themes and global issues. Students may select from a variety of options for individualized study.

The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Minor in Political Science.

What will I learn in political science programs?

Students to the basic framework of the American political system with a course in American government and to contemporary political issues and problems

Courses in national politics educate students about American political thought, political parties and elections, political media, the U.S. Constitution, U.S. foreign policy and the American presidency. Classes are also offered in African-American politics, gender politics, and political film.

Students interested in state and local government can learn more about public administration and research methods and take specialty seminars such as Southern politics or environmental policy.

Students can learn about international relations in classes that focus on international law, international organizations, international political economy, international terrorism and U.S. foreign policy.

In preparation for application to law school, political science majors can also take a two-part course in constitutional law and a course in judicial politics taught by experts in the field or attorneys who are practitioners in the local legal community.

What can I do with a degree in Political Science?

Political science majors are in demand in fields ranging from government service to education, and nonprofit agencies to media outlets. An undergraduate degree in political science is also an excellent preparation for application to graduate programs in law or public administration. Summer internships provide valuable real-world experience for careers or graduate study as do projects that take students out into the community to conduct surveys, interview decision-makers and observe social problems and political problem-solving.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Principles of Microeconomics
World Regional Geography
Elementary Statistics
Legislative Behavior
The Presidency
Judicial Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States
Savannah, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

2.5+ GPA
Either SAT or ACT test scores
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Submit High School Transcripts. If your transcripts are not provided in English, you must submit a certified English translation of all documents.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Statesboro

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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What will I learn in political science programs?

What can I do with a degree in Political Science?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Statesboro

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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