Political Science
Countless Opportunities
American politics, public law, public administration, international relations and public policy are just a few of the careers you can purse with a degree in Political Science. Our students learn to combine critical analysis skills from the classroom with real-world experiences. Students have a wealth of support for internships and other career exploration opportunities sponsored by the department.
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5 Years
you can earn a bachelor's + master's
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50%
majors that complete an internship for academic credit
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$50,000
the average starting salary of our graduates
Student Spotlight
Lenny Zaleski enjoys majoring in communication and political science at the University of Dayton because of the many opportunities for hands-on, applied learning. “There are so many really cool opportunities for experiential learning at the University of Dayton, whether that’s summer internships, or getting experience at student-run firms and organizations on campus.”
Student Spotlight
Lenny Zaleski enjoys majoring in communication and political science at the University of Dayton because of the many opportunities for hands-on, applied learning. “There are so many really cool opportunities for experiential learning at the University of Dayton, whether that’s summer internships, or getting experience at student-run firms and organizations on campus.”
A High-Quality Education
Bachelor of Arts in political science and communication with a concentration in healthcare administration focuses on community health, policy and communication.
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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in political science and master of public administration in just five years. The undergraduate degree is earned in the first four years, with the master's degree being earned in the fifth year. BPM students are charged at the regular undergraduate tuition rate for their first four years, and are offered the discounted graduate tuition rate for the 24 semester hours of graduate coursework. Paid research opportunities are available during the completion of the MPA.
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An annual opportunity for University of Dayton students to engage with professionals and gain practical advice about starting and navigating a career in D.C.
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Interested in learning more about political science? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-3626. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
Dayton2DC
Dayton2DC is an annual opportunity for University of Dayton students to engage with professionals and gain practical advice about starting and navigating a career in D.C.
Statehouse Civic Scholars
An eight-week, summer residential internship opportunity in highly desirable offices in state government located in Columbus, Ohio.
Nonprofit and Community Leadership Graduate Certificate
A graduate certificate designed for students considering careers in the nonprofit community sector.
Internship possibilities
Internships provide students with unique opportunities to apply what they learn and experience on campus into "real world" settings. There are four different internships available to our undergraduate students.
Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
14
the average class size for political science courses