Our world is ever-changing and in need of leaders and decision-makers with conviction and integrity. As a political science major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll be prepared to meet the challenges of your community and beyond from a foundation of ethics, seeking justice, peace and prosperity. The Political Science program at Fresno Pacific University will provide you with an increased understanding of the political world—locally, nationally and internationally.

Highlights

Career opportunities

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in private and public political organizations, such as local government, journalism, international organizations, political campaigns, interest groups/associations and colleges or universities. You will be able to pursue a wide area of careers including politics, public service, law, business and much, much more.

Course listing

In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.

Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.

General Education Prerequisites

Required Courses (10 Courses, 31-34 Units)

Core Program (5 Courses, 16 Units)

Select three of the following

Breadth Program (18 Units Minimum)*

Select a minimum of five of the following

*American Studies Program (15-16 Units)

The American Studies Program (CCCU) in Washington, D.C., may be taken in place of PS 390, PS 476 and two breadth courses.

Recommended Courses

**Recommended for graduate study

Program director

Bret Kincaid, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Political Science