Political Science

• Minors are available in Global Studies, Intelligence and Security Studies, and Pre-law.
• A Political Science major is good preparation for law school as well as other graduate programs. In recent years, Coastal Carolina University Political Science graduates have been accepted at a variety of prestigious graduate and law schools. Political Science majors develop skills that are applicable to many jobs and careers, from government and public service to journalism, business and management.

While you're enrolled:

• Participate in a both short-term and long-term study abroad program in a variety of countries.
• Sharpen your legislative and debate skills in the Model U.N., South Carolina Student Legislature, Mock Trial, and visit the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Work with the Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy to get hands-on experience with survey and public opinion research and policy analysis research.

Political Science majors are prepared for a variety of careers:

• Government (public policy, city management, foreign service, intelligence, law enforcement)
• Law (law firms, private practice, government)
• Politics (legislative or executive, political parties)
• Business (management, public relations)
• Journalism (reporting, editing)
• Education (public schools, colleges/universities)