Political Science

Are you ready to learn about political systems and power structures? Here, you study how crucial political science and governments are to a country. Learn how groups rely on the distribution of power, decision-making systems and conflict.

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Govern Your Career Path

Explore how political principles affect cities, states and countries. You'll discover factors that influence decisions on from small to large scale governments. Learn the effects of democracy, socialism, republicanism and communism.

Discover the Power of the Political Process

Our program offers you perspectives that go beyond the surface of politics. We encourage you to understand why people choose to participate, such as by voting or not, and how they interact within their civic, cultural and economic structures.

University Transfer and Future Career Options

Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a Political Science career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.

Your Political Science education can lead you to a future in careers like: