The Political Science at The University of Toledo is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 24, 2026.

About Bachelor of Political Science

Overview Majors of the Political Science program of The University of Toledo are well-prepared for careers in government, law, teaching and public service. Many graduates work for nonprofits in Ohio or around the world. Students also frequently go on to work in politics, either on campaigns or as legislative staff.Political science is a popular major for UToledo’s pre-law students. Our bachelor’s degree program offers students the option to specialize in legal studies.Political Science Bachelor's Degree HighlightsInternships. Many UToledo political science students work with state and local government officials, the state legislature, or with The Washington Center in Washington, DC. Other students intern locally with the city of Toledo and area nonprofit organizations.Innovative Inside/Out Prison Exchange program. This one-of-a-kind course is a perennial favorite. UToledo undergraduates attend class with incarcerated students at the Toledo Correctional Institution. Class subjects vary, but the Department of Political Science and Public Administration often offers courses in the program.Focus on your interests. UToledo’s undergraduate advisors want to get to know you so they can help you create a program to fit your passions and goals. We offer a comprehensive political science program that is strong in public policy, international politics, and law and politics. Political science is a great pre-law major.Outstanding faculty with diverse specialties. Our eight political science faculty members have research and scholarly interests ranging from American political institutions and Latin American politics to international relations and law and society. These full-time faculty members teach almost all of our courses and supervise student research.State-of-the-art technology. UToledo political science majors use a computer lab equipped with leading statistical research software.Career OpportunitiesUToledo alumni of the political science program go on to graduate school in public administration, business, history, education, geography, political science and public affairs. UT graduates also find work in government, law firms, political campaigns, community organizations, international development agencies and other areas of public service. Our alumni have worked as:Conflicts analyst, law firm of Drinker, Biddle and Reath LLPLeadership assistant, Institute for Social Policy and UnderstandingGrants administrator, Toledo Lucas County Homelessness BoardCampaign manager for former Toledo mayor Michael CollinsStudent diversity leadership conference facilitator, National Association of Independent SchoolsPark ranger, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the InteriorCity managerLabor organizerLegislative assistant I want to find another Bachelor Course

What better time to be studying democracy, equality, justice and the role of government? Faculty members in the Political Science program of The University of Toledo covers all of these issues and more in class and their research.

Disciplines

Public AdministrationPolitical Science

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Other Requirements

12.5 GPA or 20 ACT/1030 SATOfficial transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attendedProof of English Language Proficiency

Bachelor of Political Science at The University of Toledo