Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Political Science, Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Public Administration

The academic component prepares students for graduate school by offering a variety of accepted courses. Central State graduates have gained admission to such graduate schools as The Ohio State University, Harvard, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Colorado.

The professional component program prepares students for practical training through internships at special agencies. These are vital learning experiences for students.

Graduates have worked for law firms, the Greene County Sheriff's Office, congressional representatives, and state legislators. Recent majors have developed their professional skills while earning money for their education in co-op jobs with such agencies as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the General Accounting Office, and the Internal Revenue Service.

Program map

    • Successfully complete PSC 1100 American National Government and PSC 2223 Intro to Political Science
    • Attend events sponsored by the Political Science program and CHASE
    • Meet with the Political Science Program Faculty
    • Join Mock Trial or Pre-Law Society
    • Attend the Career Expo to familiarize yourself with possible career and internship options
    • Attend events sponsored by the Political Science program and CHASE
    • Attend the Career Expo to familiarize yourself with possible career and internship options
    • Meet with your academic advisor in the First and Second-Year Success Center to track your degree progress
    • Declare a Minor such as Forensic Studies, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology
    • Meet with the Political Science Program Faculty
    • Begin exploring graduate programs and internships
    • Attend events sponsored by the Political Science program and CHASE
    • Continuing researching potential graduate programs
    • Take the GRE or LSAT
    • Research workforce opportunities; visit Career Services to locate and apply for internships (Not Required)
    • Intern for the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus through the CSU Capital Internship Program (Not Required)
    • Meet with your Academic Advisor from the Political Science Program
    • Attend events sponsored by the Political Science program and CHASE
    • Meet with your Academic Advisor from the Political Science Program to prepare for graduation
    • Complete graduation requirements
    • Retake the GRE, LSAT if necessary
    • Apply to graduate school in early fall; most grad programs have December deadlines for funding
    • Successfully complete PSC Senior Capstone
    • Apply for jobs in the workforce; continue internships and networking
    • Degree Awarded
    • Completion of all requirements for next steps (graduate school or workforce)
    • Visit CSU during homecoming and mentor undergraduate Political Science students.