Political science is a popular program for both undergraduates and graduates at Saint Louis University and among the largest in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Undergraduate Programs
In the undergraduate programs in the Department of Political Science, individual class sizes are small. You can expect individualized attention from your professors and will also have the opportunity to conduct research, either by assisting professors with their research or by writing an honors thesis as an undergraduate. With multiple Bachelor of Arts options, as well as minor options, you can find the undergraduate political science program that's right for you.
Political Science Undergraduate Programs
International Studies Undergraduate Program
Accelerated M.A. Program
Undergraduate political science majors at SLU can start taking graduate classes before
they earn both a bachelor's degree, earning both a B.A. and a M.A. in political science
in five years as part of our accelerated program. Students apply to the program during
their junior year and must have a GPA of at least 3.4 to be admitted.
Learn More About the Accelerated M.A. Program
Accelerated B.A. to J.D Program
Undergraduate political science majors at SLU can earn both a B.A. and a J.D. in 6 years through the Accelerated B.A. to J.D. program. Students start law school after three years of undergraduate study.
Accelerated B.A. to J.D. Program
Graduate Political Science Programs
Saint Louis University offers a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs, a dual M.A.-J.D., and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in public and social policy.