Political Science examines how policies are made within and among nations in the contemporary world. Students in Political Science learn to analyze, describe, and predict political behavior. The discipline is a science, but the study of people and power also requires an understanding of both rational and sentimental behaviors in politics.

CSU Bakersfield offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Political Science. Within the major, there are emphases and related curriculum programs designed to advance specialized career objectives:

• American Politics

• Pre-Law

• International Relations and Comparative Politics

• Global Intelligence and National Security (GINS)

• History-Social Science Teacher Preparation Program