Degree Requirements

The department offers one major and one minor:

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science major
  • Minor in Political Science

Please reference the Undergraduate Catalog for course requirements specific to the Political Science Department major and minor.

  • Political Science courses invite students to examine political thought and systems past and present.
  • A major or minor in political science provides an enduring political education for citizens, a solid basis for graduate work, and a fine background for the study of law, the teaching or practice of politics and social and economic organization, and change.
  • We encourage majors to enter politics in our public affairs internships and other forms of experiential learning as well as in pursuing their own political interests and passions.
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An Education That Prepares You for What Comes Next

Gonzaga University offers a rigorous academic experience grounded in Jesuit values, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and purpose to lead meaningful, impactful lives. Graduates leave prepared not only for careers, but for lives of leadership and service in a changing world.

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Spokane, WA 99258-0053