Political Science (BA/BS)
Acquire a strong foundation for the career of your choice as you will explore human nature, law, government and politics.
Knowledgeable Citizenship Begins With You
Aristotle tells us that the science of politics is the FIRST science. In addition to gaining important skills in communication, critical and analytical thinking, your immersion in political science will give you a deep understanding of the origins and meaning of social and political life, as well as the personal and social responsibilities that community entail. Through a thorough examination of the content areas in political science, such as comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy and U.S. government and politics, you have the opportunity to gain a strong foundation and the skills necessary for many careers, as well as prepare yourself for furthering your education in law school or graduate school. Apply today!
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree In Political Science
Dedicated Faculty
Learn from our expert faculty and acquire a comprehensive paralegal education while earning a marketable degree.
An Academic Journey
Gain practical skills like legal analysis and legal writing to assist attorneys and thrive in the legal profession.
Become a Better Citizen
We empower our students to help their community as part of this noble profession. Each client represents an opportunity to make a difference.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That's what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.
Faculty Spotlight
Ozum Yesiltas, Ph.D.
Jangsup Choi, Ph.D.
Robert G. Rodriguez, Ph.D.
What You will learn
A degree in political science will offer you the opportunity to:
- Gain critical thinking and communication skills you can use wherever your career takes you
- Engage in thoughtful and meaningful discussions about human nature, law, government and politics
- Develop your knowledge base and aptitude for further studies in graduate or law school
- Fine-tune your research abilities through the study of the scientific method, research design, sampling and probability
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Careers
As a political science student, you will be prepared for a variety of career options in both the public and private sector. A bachelor's degree from East Texas A&M will also give you an advantage should you continue on to graduate or law school.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022
Featured Courses
Course Delivery
Our programs emphasize traditional and emerging areas of study to both support your current interests and encourage you to discover new areas of passion and enrichment.
Student Organizations
East Texas A&M proudly hosts the Zeta Gamma chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha. In addition to public service projects, the political science honor society provides an outlet for political thought and challenges students to pursue excellence in all parts of their lives. The Zeta Gamma chapter seeks to instill a passion for the political and social realms of our society in their members so they may enlighten and influence our state, nation and world.
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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- Department of Political Science
- 903.886.5317
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