About the BA in Political Science Degree
Why Study Political Science at Cedarville?
Cedarville’s BA in political science is distinctly Christian, intentionally rigorous, and broadly focused. The major will prepare you for a career in domestic and international affairs, campaign management, interest groups, journalism, and a host of other options. You will also be ready for advanced study in law, American politics, international relations, or political philosophy.
Political science is more than a discussion of attention-grabbing headlines; it is the study of human behavior, justice, civic responsibility, and myriad topics, all grounded in biblical truth. If you love politics and want to explore God’s purpose for government and develop a coherent idea of Christian citizenship, come study with us.
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
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Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 4-Year
Program Faculty
Mark Caleb Smith, PhD
Dean, School of Arts and Humanities; Director of the Center for Political Studies; Professor of Political ScienceContact
- BTS 105C
- 937-766-2783
Glen Duerr, PhD
Chair, History and Government; Professor of International StudiesContact
- HGC 116A
- 937-766-6139
Program News
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From Cedarville to Capitol Hill: Mays' Path to Political Leadership
The political pipeline from Cedarville University to Washington, D.C. has brought another graduate from rural Ohio to the nation’s capital. This time, it’s Benjamin Mays, who recently began his career as a legislative correspondent for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. -
Cedarville's Gilman Scholar Takes on Oxford
In February 2022, Thad Burson didn’t fully believe studying abroad was going to be an option. Now, a year later, as the recipient of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, he is studying foreign policy at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England.