![Political science graduate Matthew Davis poses with Dr. Philip Benesch](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/news-matthew-davis-poli-sci.jpg.webp)
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Political Science
Are you interested in going to law school, working on political campaigns, or serving the public? With our focus on U.S. international politics and government institutions, LVC’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science provides you with the perfect launchpad for an array of careers.
As a political science major, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty on research projects, gain hands-on experience through internships, and even attend the European Union Simulation in Washington, D.C. LVC political science graduates have landed jobs at government agencies and international organizations and gone on to attend some of the nation’s finest law schools and graduate programs. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
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Our political science students pursue internships like the prestigious Pennsylvania Legislative Fellowship, study abroad in cities like Maastricht and present papers at academic conferences. If a law career is in your sights, you can take advantage of our pre-law advising minor to help you prepare for the LSAT and decide which law school is the best fit for you.
The skills you learn as a LVC political science student are widely applicable and will prepare you for a variety of careers—the choice is yours.
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Government Official
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Lawyer
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Communications Executive
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Nonprofit Administrator
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Journalist
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Political Consultant
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Policy Analyst
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Public Relations Specialist
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Lobbyist
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Educator
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Make a positive impact in your community, and the world, with your political science degree.
![LVC political science students attend annual European Union Simulation in Washington, DC](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EU-Sim-Group.jpg.webp)
![Nicole Flohr interning in the Executive Office of the United States Mission to the United Nations](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Flohr-UN-1.jpg.webp)
![Students from history, politics, and global studies department participate in the annual EU Simulation in Washington, D.C.](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/271343_IMG_3361-1.jpg.webp)
![Olivia Edwards, LVC political science graduate, at the Capitol](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/289701_OliviaEdwards.jpg.webp)
![Students holding up flag](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/149701_NSP-8406.jpg.webp)
![Political science students in the UK](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/223851_030.jpg.webp)
![Politics students participate in the annual European Union Simulation in Washington, DC in November 2019.](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EU-Sim-2.jpg.webp)