Bachelor of Science in Political Science

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

• Develop a strong understanding of the American government
• Study 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 helping you build a broad foundation to support a variety of future academic and professional pursuits. You can explore the ways political actions impact the course of our government and how you could potentially impact the lives of others through politics for good. By studying political science from a biblical perspective, you can have the opportunity to become equipped to work in the political science field 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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your 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 additional cost. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

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