In today’s electrifying political environment, achievements and events once considered “impossible dreams” seem to be happening all around us every day. Cultural barriers are being crossed. Glass ceilings are being shattered. And great leaders are stepping forth from all walks of society. For students interested in making a difference in government, now is the time to build a career with the help of a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kaplan University.

 Program Highlights 

The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Political Science program teaches you how government and society are interconnected on every level—local, regional, national, and global. The program is designed to help you:

  • Assess the organization and structure of both the legislative and administrative processes of government.
  • Study and apply techniques that could promote political leadership and advocacy for social and political change.
  • Analyze relationships between the law and political organizations, economics and political power, and culture and political identity.
  • Examine political, administrative, and policy theories to better understand their impact on political processes and policy development.
  • Study to gain a global perspective on political processes, public decision making, and the implementation of policies.

 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Political Science 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Elective 5
    Mathematics Elective 5
    Communication Elective 5
    Arts and Humanities Elective 6
    Physical Science Elective 6
    Social Science Elective 6
    Courses Credits
    Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student 5
    Macroeconomics 5
    Introduction to Law 5
    Statistics 5
    Introduction to Political Science 5
    Introduction to Administrative Law 5
    Sociology 5
    Making History—The Founding Fathers 5
    People, Power, and Politics—An Introduction to American Government 5
    Constitutional Law 6
    Political Theory 6
    International Relations 6
    Major Electives 24
    Bachelor’s Capstone in Political Science 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 54
    Total Program Requirements 180

 What are the Career Opportunities? 

With a bachelor’s degree in political science, you could gain a solid foundation for a wide range of careers in law, public and government service, national security, and education.* You may also be prepared to pursue graduate-level degrees in political science and other fields such as business and law.†

 Already Have College Credits? 

Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Political Science program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree from Kaplan University online in as little as two years.‡

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements180
Total cost of tuition$66,780.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective February 22, 2010, a minimum deposit of $80 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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*This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in the field, or for jobs in related fields, the specific job titles of which may not be represented in the program title. Although the University will assist students with job placement, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. The University does not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.

†While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.

‡Chat with an Admissions Advisor or see University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.