Political Science (BA)

In addition to being known for a politically engaged populace, the state of New Hampshire is host to the first nationwide Presidential primary in the United States. From this position in the national spotlight, SNHU is afforded a unique opportunity to educate students toward careers in the growing fields and affiliations of political science, as well as promote active civic engagement in the realm of public service. The BA in Political Science at SNHU COCE benefits from this growth opportunity by taking a pragmatic approach to the study of political science and effectively preparing students for professional careers in a variety of occupations. Students will focus on developing effective communication abilities, utilizing analytical skills toward understanding and applying the tools of statistical analysis toward real world scenarios, exploring questions from a multitude of perspectives, and acquiring an empathetic and ethical viewpoint as they hone their critical thinking skills toward future graduate study or career paths. Graduates of the BA degree program could potentially pursue careers in advocacy, public policy, government business writing, campaign development and strategy, statistical analysis, and many other fields. The degree also positions students well toward advanced graduate studies in Political Science.