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A Christ-centered approach to public service. That’s political science at NGU.

Concentrations

Choose from three unique paths including American Politics, Global Politics, or Pre-law and Legal Studies.

Engaging Electives

Choose your own academic adventure. Explore subjects including American Foreign Policy, Classical and Christian Political Thought, Constitutional Law, European Politics, and the American Presidency.

Average Class Size

Collaborate with your peers. Network with your professors. Connect to countless resources and career opportunities. All thanks to NGU’s smaller class sizes.

Where Leadership and Public Service Meet

Pursue a variety of careers based in law, politics, and criminal justice. Attorney. Elected official. Law enforcement officer. Campaign manager. Policy analyst. Teacher. Journalist. Paralegal. And more.

In countless professions, the world needs leaders equipped in law and politics. Prepare for a lifetime of servant leadership with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at North Greenville University.

What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science?

A degree in political science prepares individuals for careers that involve studying and analyzing political systems, policies, and processes.

Graduates with this degree possess a deep understanding of political dynamics and can pursue careers in government, public administration, law, international relations, advocacy, research, and more.

Policy analyst
Political consultant
Government affairs specialist
Lobbyist
Political campaign manager
Legislative assistant

Experience Learning In Law, Politics, and Criminal Justice

Intensive Field Trips

Bring your studies to life as you visit law enforcement training facilities, forensic laboratories, courtrooms, and even the state legislature. It’s your classroom – reimagined.

Impactful Internships

Intern for local government agencies and political offices. Serve with national, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Whether in political science or criminal justice, experience your field like never before. It’s hands-on learning (and training) at its finest.

Work Study Programs

Assist professors with research projects. Contribute to the criminal justice newsletter. Even manage the Criminal Justice Club. Put your studies to work while gaining real-world experience.

Justice Beside Experienced & Faithful Professionals

Staci M. Rollins, JD
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Nicholas Higgins, PhD
Associate Professor, Political Science

Joshua J. Styles, JD
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice & Christian Studies

A Global Approach to Political Science

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel every semester, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. You earn credit through attendance, and each course counts as half a credit. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

Stories that Started Here

Suyash Raiborde JD ’12

After graduating from NGU, I went on to study law at Emory University School of Law.

Brandy Hart Amidon ʼ02

Since graduating, I’ve used my financial expertise to provide budgetary guidance for Travelers Rest while serving as Mayor.

Josh Kimbrell ’07

Currently, I am the South Carolina Senator for District 11.

More Successes

North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.