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Online Learning
Where you receive your degree matters. The University of Illinois at Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. We have received numerous awards for excellence in online education, and we provide our online students with the same dynamic learning experience as our on-campus students. Students in our online program are taught by the same Political Science Faculty who teach in our on-campus program, and our online students are supported both by faculty advisors an
Political Science, M.A.
Our Political Science Master’s Degree is designed to meet the needs of students from diverse academic backgrounds and allows you to tailor your course of study to your research interests and professional aspirations. Students may pursue their degree 100% online or in-person.
International and Global Studies Minor
The International and Global Studies minor provides students with the tools necessary to better understand the complex and changing world of the twenty-first century.
Accelerated Political Science B.A. / M.A.
The Accelerated B.A. / M.A. program is designed for undergraduates who know early on that they would like to complete a Political Science Master of Arts Degree at UIS. It is a special academic program that makes it possible for a student to complete a Political Science Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Political Science Master of Arts Degree at UIS in a shortened time period. The Accelerated B.A. / M.A. program allows students to utilize their undergraduate internship to waive 12 credit hours of the electives in the master’s degree.
International and Global Studies, B.A.
The International and Global Studies Bachelor's Degree provides you with the necessary tools to help solve the problems confronting the global community. As an international and global studies student you will study the interactions and inter-relations among countries and peoples across the globe in a comparative and interactive way.
Public Policy, B.A.
The Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Illinois at Springfield equips future policy makers, analysts, and advocates with rigorous academic training and real experience. Our program provides you with comprehensive training and equips you with the necessary skills to draft, analyze, advocate, implement, and evaluate public policy.
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What You Can Do With This Degree
A degree from the University of Illinois Springfield in political science, public policy or global studies offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in broad range of fields, including: politics and government (both in the US and internationally), law, public policy, advocacy, education, healthcare, non-profit management, social justice, and public relations.
Political Science, B.A.
If you are seeking a career in politics, at the local level or on the international scene, then the Political Science Bachelor of Arts Degree program at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) can equip you with the academic knowledge and the real-world experience you need to succeed. Offered on-campus and 100% online.
School of Politics and International Affairs
The knowledge, skills, and practical experience you need to succeed in international affairs, public policy, practical politics or academia.