The courts, justice and politics specialization of Oakland University’s political science degree offers practical, affordable preparation for careers in law, government, policy analysis, reform advocacy and other professions related to political science. With small class sizes and extremely well-qualified faculty, our political science degree features outstanding academic training and advanced opportunities for undergraduate research. You’ll also have extensive opportunities to gain hands-on experience in legislatures, courts, advocacy organizations and other real-world settings. Whether you’re bound for the workforce, law school, a graduate political science degree or another career destination, our political science major gives you a competitive edge that can translate into professional success.
The courts, justice and politics specialization of Oakland University’s political science degree offers practical, affordable preparation for careers in law, government, policy analysis, reform advocacy and other professions related to political science. With small class sizes and extremely well-qualified faculty, our political science degree features outstanding academic training and advanced opportunities for undergraduate research. You’ll also have extensive opportunities to gain hands-on experience in legislatures, courts, advocacy organizations and other real-world settings. Whether you’re bound for the workforce, law school, a graduate political science degree or another career destination, our political science major gives you a competitive edge that can translate into professional success.
Oakland University’s political science degree offers high-quality, career-focused instruction at a comparatively low cost. The institution’s long tradition of civic engagement adds significant value to our political science degree, enabling you to connect on campus and in the community with professionals who are active in the legal, judicial and political systems.
The courts, justice and politics specialization of Oakland’s political science degree offers excellent preparation for particular types of jobs in political science. Our graduates routinely go into the workforce in jobs related to public policy analysis, political advocacy, consulting, community organizing and other forms of civic involvement. Many go to law school, gaining admission to prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana and Georgetown. Others pursue graduate degrees in political science and prepare for academic careers.
At the same time, Oakland’s political science degree offers a broad liberal arts foundation that has value in almost every industry. You’ll enter the job market as an excellent writer, independent thinker, strong communicator and effective collaborator.
A partial list of employers who’ve hired recent graduates of Oakland’s political science program includes:
To earn the political science degree with specialization in courts, justice and politics, you’ll begin with an introductory course and a core cluster that covers data analysis, research processes, and world politics or comparative politics. The program includes required courses in political thought and law, plus a minimum of three elective courses. Political science electives focus on subjects such as:
The political science degree culminates in an advanced seminar and capstone project that showcases your skills in research, writing and critical analysis.
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