Overview

Knowledgeable Citizenship Begins With You

Are you passionate about justice, government and the role of law in shaping society? Texas A&M University–Commerce' Political Science - Legal Studies offers a dynamic foundation for students interested in law, public policy or government service. This program combines rigorous political science coursework with a focused exploration of legal systems, legal reasoning and constitutional principles—making it an ideal choice for students considering law school or legal-related careers. Whether you’re driven by a desire to advocate for others, shape public policy or work within the legal system, this degree can help prepare you for the next step in your academic or professional journey.

What You will learn

A degree in Political Science with a Legal Studies emphasis will offer you the opportunity to:

Develop strong critical thinking, analytical writing and persuasive communication skills.
Gain a deeper understanding of constitutional law, civil liberties and judicial processes.
Engage in mock trials, pre-law clubs or internship opportunities with law firms, government offices or nonprofit organizations.
Prepare a competitive application for law school or graduate studies in public administration, political science or criminal justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Research
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Probate Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

International applications must be submitted 90 days prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Commerce, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Political Science View 1417 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must meet at least ONE of these academic criteria (for freshman applicants):
Be in the top 30% of your high school class, OR
Have ACT ≥ 21, OR
Have SAT ≥ 1060

Also expected:

Completed high school with a college-prep curriculum:
4 years English
4 years Math
4 years Science
4 years Social Studies

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18216 USD / year

≈ 18216 USD / year
Out-of-State

18216 USD / year

≈ 18216 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8424 USD / year

≈ 8424 USD / year

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Overview

Knowledgeable Citizenship Begins With You

What You will learn

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

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Funding

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