Political Science and International Relations Department

Understand Power. Shape Policy. Lead Change.

Valpo’s Political Science program explores critical topics like government, civil rights, global policy, and political theory. With a strong liberal arts foundation, students build skills in analysis, communication, and data interpretation—preparing for careers in law, public service, international affairs, and beyond.

Are you interested in politics?

Political science explores how power and resources are distributed through the study of governments, policies, and political behavior—locally and globally. As a major, you’ll build strong skills in writing, analysis, communication, and data, preparing you to think critically, navigate diverse perspectives, and adapt to multiple career paths.

Political Science & International Relations Department

Career Paths in Political Science

As a political science major, you will hone the writing, communication, analytical, and data skills that are fundamental to a liberal arts education. This kind of education will prepare you to think critically and independently, help you appreciate differing points of view, and broaden your knowledge of current affairs. Today, students can reasonably expect to change jobs more than once and even have more than one career. An undergraduate education in the liberal arts is excellent preparation for flexibility in employment.

List of Careers