Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 48 months Undergraduate Program By San Francisco State University |Top Universities
Home Universities San Francisco State University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Location

California, US, San Francisco, United States
Request More Details Shortlist
Shortlist
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Program Scope Undergraduate study in political science is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. The aim is to prepare students for active engagement in political life, whether as informed citizens or in a range of possible careers. The department endeavors to acquaint students with the issues of political life that have absorbed political thinkers and actors through the ages, as well as to equip students with the most contemporary skills for research analysis and policy making. Pre-law Program No specific major is required for admission to a school of law. Since law schools generally expect their students to have a broad foundation in the social sciences and the humanities, selection of a major in such areas is recommended. For more information, the student should consult the catalog of the school of law to which s/he expects to apply for admission. For pre-law students who choose a major in political science, special concentration courses appropriate as preparation for legal training are provided on advisement within the framework of the major program in political science. The Department of Political Science and the student-operated Pre-law Advising Center also provide advising and other services (e.g., mock LSAT) for pre-law students in any major who wish to improve their preparation for law school. Mission Statement The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. We train students in five subfields--American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Administration-- with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Our faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities. equirements: At least 28 units for the major must be from upper division courses (numbered 300 - 699). Courses that fulfill the core and breadth requirements must be taken for a letter grade. CR/NC grading is not accepted for core and breadth courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the GWAR designated course, and a C- or better in all other core and breadth courses. Students in the major or minor may take up to 4 units CR/NC only for courses that satisfy part of the elective requirement. At least one political science (PLSI) GWAR course must be chosen to count toward the Breadth Requirement or electives in political science.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Program Scope Undergraduate study in political science is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. The aim is to prepare students for active engagement in political life, whether as informed citizens or in a range of possible careers. The department endeavors to acquaint students with the issues of political life that have absorbed political thinkers and actors through the ages, as well as to equip students with the most contemporary skills for research analysis and policy making. Pre-law Program No specific major is required for admission to a school of law. Since law schools generally expect their students to have a broad foundation in the social sciences and the humanities, selection of a major in such areas is recommended. For more information, the student should consult the catalog of the school of law to which s/he expects to apply for admission. For pre-law students who choose a major in political science, special concentration courses appropriate as preparation for legal training are provided on advisement within the framework of the major program in political science. The Department of Political Science and the student-operated Pre-law Advising Center also provide advising and other services (e.g., mock LSAT) for pre-law students in any major who wish to improve their preparation for law school. Mission Statement The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. We train students in five subfields--American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Law, and Public Administration-- with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Our faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities. equirements: At least 28 units for the major must be from upper division courses (numbered 300 - 699). Courses that fulfill the core and breadth requirements must be taken for a letter grade. CR/NC grading is not accepted for core and breadth courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the GWAR designated course, and a C- or better in all other core and breadth courses. Students in the major or minor may take up to 4 units CR/NC only for courses that satisfy part of the elective requirement. At least one political science (PLSI) GWAR course must be chosen to count toward the Breadth Requirement or electives in political science.

Admission requirements

6+

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

San Francisco State University offers three types of undergraduate degrees:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Science

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bachelor of Art in Music

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History and Studio Art

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Studio Art

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Language

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Literature and Linguistics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Flagship Chinese Language

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Classics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Drama

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in English Education

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Individual Major

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Linguistics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Literature

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in French

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in German

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in History

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in History: Honors Concentration

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Italian

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - Philosophy and Law Emphasis

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Music

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with Concentration in Product Design and Development

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

::type_cta_button:: View Details
View All

Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Decision Sciences

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Finance

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in General Business

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in International Business

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Management

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Marketing

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

::type_cta_button:: View Details
View All

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Information Systems

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in General Biology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science for RNs

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Botany

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Ecology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Biology and Limnology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Microbiology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Zoology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Prelicensure

::type_cta_button:: View Details
View All

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Study

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Geology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Physics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Astrophysics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Physics for Teaching

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

::type_cta_button:: View Details
View All

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood

::type_cta_button:: View Details

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Policy, Advocacy, and Systems

::type_cta_button:: View Details

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in School Age Child and Family

::type_cta_button:: View Details

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Youth Work and Out of School Time

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art Education

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Creative Writing

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Concentration in Photojournalism

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Concentration in Print and Online Journalism

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Employment Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Teaching

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Jewish Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Health Education

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Exercise and Movement Sciences

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Physical Education

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design

::type_cta_button:: View Details
View All
Undergrad programs 2257