Political science is one of the social sciences studying the origins, functions, and interaction of social institutions and the way people behave in society. Law, secondary and higher education, applied research, journalism, and public services are the areas of greatest career opportunity for political science graduates.

• The Bachelor of Arts in political science focuses on three areas of instruction: American government; international relations and comparative politics; and political philosophy, theory, and analysis.
• Internships for political science majors may be arranged with area state legislators, congressional district offices, Dayton-area metropolitan governments, and governmental and policy advocacy agencies and organizations in Washington, D.C.