
Program Duration
Year 1: Online
Years 2, 3 & 4: On-Campus
Purdue University Northwest3 Years

On average, graduates of Bachelor of Arts - Political Science earn $34K per year
Legislative Assistant, Political Strategist, Policy Analyst

PNW’s BA in Political Science helps you explore how governments, policies, and political systems shape society. You’ll study topics like American politics, international relations, public policy, and political theory while developing strong research and communication skills. Electives let you focus on areas such as law, global affairs, or public administration. Graduates are prepared for careers in government, law, advocacy, journalism, or graduate studies.
Click here for year 1 merit-based scholarships.
The All American Undergraduate Program is designed for students who want to accelerate their undergraduate education, saving time and money while building a solid academic base in the USA. The program allows students to complete up to one year of their undergraduate degree remotely from home and then progress to campus to complete the remainder of their degree. In order to advance to Purdue University Northwest, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in The WorldGrad's All American Undergraduate Program. Students will study up to 10 modules (up to 30 credits) with The WorldGrad from the following list of subjects.
1. HIS112 - American Society since 1865
2. HIS111 - American Society to 1865
3. MAT273 - Applied Statistics I
4. MAT181 - College Algebra
5. SOC101 - Principles of Sociology
6. COM130 - Introduction to Speech Communication
7. POL101 - Introduction to the American Political Process
8. ECO222 - Microeconomics
9. ENG142 - Rhetoric and Academic Writing
10. ENG141 - Rhetoric and Introductory Research Writing
After the completion of the Smart Program, students progress to Purdue University Northwest to study the remaining core and elective courses on campus and complete their degrees. Once on campus, students will be eligible for CPT and OPT during and after completing their studies. Further information on the On-Campus program structure, courses and CPT and OPT opportunities is available with our Admissions Team.