As a political science student at LeTourneau, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to embark on an exciting career in government, politics, law or humanitarian work. You'll choose a degree concentration that fits your interests and passions:
- Homeland Security: Respond to domestic disasters and threats
- National Security: Defend the nation from foreign enemies
- Political Leadership: Be a leader in government, law and politics
- Advocacy, Relief, and Development: Fight injustice and poverty around the globe
You'll also gain real-world experience through internships, study abroad trips and foreign language training that will put your knowledge and skills to use and prepare you for an exciting career in your chosen field.
INTERESTING CLASSES YOU CAN TAKE
- Christianity and American Politics
- Political Campaigns & Communication
- American Foreign Policy: America at War in the 20th Century
- Leadership in History
For more information about course requirements, choose a concentration from the list of links above.
COURSE SEQUENCE SHEET
FACULTY
- Dr. John Barrett
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
A political science degree will prepare you to work with a broad range of career options:
- Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- National Security Association (NSA)
- Department of Defense
- Department of State
- Elective office
- Campaigns & Election
- Local Government
- State Government
- Relief Agencies
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- World Relief
- World Vision
- Compassion International
- International Justice Mission (IJM)
Dr. John Barrett - Political Science Spotlight
Dr. John Barrett, Chair of the Humanities & Social Sciences department, talks about the community-oriented, student-focused Political Science program at LETU.
Learn more about Political Science at LETU
