Political Science
Shaping Leaders, Laws, Futures
A career in political science is a great fit for people who care about how societies make decisions and change happens. You will build strong skills in communication, research, and critical thinking while learning about government, public policy, law, and international relations. Graduates often find careers in areas such as public service, law, advocacy, journalism, nonprofit work, education, and business, where understanding people, systems, and policies really matters. Whether you want to work behind the scenes shaping policy or directly with communities and organizations, a political science career offers flexible paths and meaningful ways to make an impact.
The AA DTA degree at Highline College will allow you to transfer to a 4-year college or university where you can pursue a bachelor's degree in economics.
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Degrees
Learn about the Associate of Arts degree, which is designed to transfer you to a 4-year university..
Courses
Political Science courses are open to all students in various modalities, including online and in-person.
