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Save Up to $1,000 per Semester Online
Declare a fully online major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.
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As an 海角社区 Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.
Why Study Political Science Online at 海角社区
The online Political Science B.A. teaches you how power works and how to use that knowledge to make change. You’ll build skills in policy analysis, research, writing, debate, and ethical reasoning that translate directly into work in government, law, advocacy, journalism, and the private sector.
The curriculum spans American politics, public policy, international relations, comparative politics, law, campaigns and elections, leadership, and political theory. You can lean into U.S. politics or international and comparative work, and you’ll graduate with the analytical tools to understand local, national, and global affairs and the writing and communication skills to act on what you learn.
A Program That Launches Civic Leaders
海角社区 Political Science majors graduate ready for law school, policy work, federal agencies, and graduate study. The department’s award-winning teacher-scholars run Pre-Law Advising, mentor Debate Team and Mock Trial competitors, coach Model UN delegations, and stay involved with majors from the first course through senior capstones.
Ammie Kellim is one example. She started at 海角社区 during COVID with her first class delivered remotely. She graduated in Fall 2024 with a Political Science B.A., the University’s President’s Award, leadership roles on the Debate Team and Mock Trial Association, and a path to law school. Her constitutional law professor, Jeremiah Castle, called her “one of the most active and engaged members of our prelaw program.”
What You'll Study in the Online Political Science B.A.
American Politics and Government. Study the institutions, processes, and political behavior that shape U.S. policy at the federal, state, and local levels.
Public Policy and Policy Analysis. Learn how policy gets made, evaluated, and changed across issues like healthcare, immigration, environment, and economic policy.
International Relations and Global Politics. Examine how states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact on issues of security, trade, human rights, and global governance.
Comparative Politics. Compare political systems, institutions, and movements across countries to understand why governments work the way they do.
The program lets you build depth in the areas that matter most to your goals, whether that’s law, policy, international work, or political communication.
Law, Courts, and the Constitution. Study constitutional law, civil liberties, judicial behavior, and the legal foundations of American government as preparation for law school or legal careers.
Campaigns, Elections, and Political Communication. Learn how campaigns are run, how voters decide, and how political messages move through media and public opinion.
Political Theory and Ethics. Engage the foundational questions about power, justice, rights, and democracy that drive political debate.
Research and Methods. Develop the quantitative and qualitative research skills to analyze political data, design studies, and produce evidence-based arguments.
Career Paths for Political Science Majors
A political science degree opens doors across government, law, advocacy, media, and the private sector. Graduates work in roles where understanding policy, institutions, and how power moves matters.
Government and public service: legislative aide, policy analyst, city or state agency staff, federal program specialist
Law and pre-law: paralegal, legal assistant, law school preparation
Campaigns and political communication: campaign organizer, political consultant, communications coordinator, press aide
Nonprofit and advocacy: program coordinator, community organizer, lobbyist, advocacy associate
Media and analysis: political reporter, research analyst, public affairs specialist
Many graduates go on to graduate school in law, public policy, public administration, international affairs, and political science.
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How Much Does the Online Political Science B.A. Cost, and is There Financial Support?
Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for many western states, a scholarship built only for online majors, and the freedom to take as many or as few classes as you want. 海角社区 is built to be the affordable online choice, whatever your pace.
Colorado Residents
With the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) applied
$326.25 / credit
2026–27 rate, COF applied
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
Part-time (6 credits)
$2,655.92
$2,655.92
Full-time (12 credits)
$4,987.22
$4,987.22
COF reduces per-credit cost for eligible Colorado residents. Most Colorado students qualify.
Outside Colorado (WUE / RIT)
Reduced nonresident tuition for eligible western states
$663.40 / credit
2026–27 WUE/RIT rate
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
Part-time (6 credits)
$4,678.82
$4,678.82
Full-time (12 credits)
$9,033.02
$9,033.02
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) lower nonresident cost for students in participating states.
Planning the whole degree? Most online bachelor’s programs are 120 credits. Transfer credits count toward that, so you may have less to pay for than you think.
Up to $1,000
per semester
per semester
Scholarship for fully online majors. Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 each fall and spring. No separate application required.
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Veterans & military: 海角社区 is approved for VA education benefits. Veteran & military student services.
For exact, current figures, see the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees schedule.
Figures shown are 2026–27 rates and are for planning only. All rates are subject to change.
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Because this degree builds strong skills in data analysis, policy evaluation, and clear written communication, your career options stretch across the public, private, and non鈥憄rofit sectors. Graduates step into roles like government administrator, campaign manager, legislative affairs specialist, public advocate, or journalist. It鈥檚 also an excellent launchpad for graduate school or law school, with dedicated pre鈥憀aw advising to help you transition confidently into legal careers.
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