Bachelor of Science in Political Science

What Will You Learn in the Online Bachelor’s in Political Science Degree Program?

• Develop a strong understanding of the American government
• Learn about our country’s political processes and how actions impact the country’s course
• Become educated on the American foreign policy program
• Look into particular theories and concepts that are common in today’s law system

Political science covers a variety of different roles and careers, and our 100% online degree is focused on preparing you to succeed in whatever path your job leads you down. You will understand how political actions impact the course of our government and how you can positively impact the lives of others. From a biblical perspective, you will be equipped to work in the field of political science for the glory of God.

You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degrees in paralegal studies or government.

Potential Career Options with a Bachelor’s in Political Science

• Community development
• Public administration
• Political analyst
• Regulatory affairs manager
• Security manager

B.S. in Political Science Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can complete our Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 3.5 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training