POLITICAL SCIENCE, Bachelor of art

Political science is the study of government and the governing process. It teaches how to analyze and respond to dynamic events and players in the broader political landscape.

The political science major at Ouachita:

Is only 27 hours, enabling most students to add a second major (e.g., history, communication, business, or virtually any other major).

Presents a breadth of knowledge, allowing students to sample courses in American politics and public law, international and comparative politics, and political theory.

Hones students' writing and public speaking skills and challenges them to think critically about ideas and issues that impact them and the world around them.

Provides enrichment and experiential learning through its Model United Nations Simulation and Washington Seminar courses.

Prepares students for exciting and rewarding careers in law, government service, international organizations, interest groups, journalism, and business.

Ouachita's political science alumni have achieved success as:

attorneys in various types of law firms in the region as well as Washington, D.C.

Elected and appointed officials in the state's legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

Administrators in state and federal government agencies.

Campaign managers for state and national candidates.

Communication specialists and policy analysts in government offices.

Business professionals in the private sector.

Advocates and specialists in non-profit organizations.

Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered learning community. Embracing the liberal arts tradition, the university prepares individuals for ongoing intellectual and spiritual growth, lives of meaningful work, and reasoned engagement with the world.

As a leading liberal arts university, Ouachita has earned a strong academic reputation. Combine all that with a close-knit campus community, and you have a setting where students thrive academically, spiritually, and personally.

Year after year, Ouachita is ranked among the nation’s top colleges by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. Our students also earn state and national recognition for accomplishments ranging from scientific research and business competitions to student publications and musical performances.

Your liberal arts education at Ouachita not only exposes you to a variety of fields and interests but also prepares you to launch a meaningful career or succeed in grad school. Your classroom experiences will be strengthened with high-impact experiences like hands-on labs, fieldwork, and internships. Our faculty and staff have an open the door to invest in you professionally, spiritually, and personally.

At Ouachita, we are committed to a love of God and a love of learning. This is an environment where you will be challenged to carefully explore and embrace what you believe while building a lifelong focus on helping others and making a difference for the Kingdom of God.