Political Science BA / Public Policy MS

Major: Political Science and Public Policy
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 225.0 credits
Co-op Options: One Co-op (Five years)
BA Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 45.1001
BA Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-3094
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 44.0501
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-1031

About the Program

The Political Science program in the Department of Politics helps students cultivate perspective; develop critical thinking, communication, and data analysis skills; and understand the economic, social, and political systems within which we live and work. Our curriculum builds on the department's research focuses and strengths. These include public policy, environmental politics, international organizations, human rights, and law and society. This flexible program allows students to shape a curriculum that meets their needs whether they are preparing for public service, the business world, graduate school in political science, an MBA or other business program, or law school.

Drexel’s MS in Public Policy  is designed for people who work, or who would like to work, for government or a nonprofit organization. It is innovative and distinct in at least two key respects: Its focus on case study research and its distinct tracks of specialization.

For more information about this program, contact Academic Advisor, Jenna Gregory 215.895.2590 or email jeg362@drexel.edu

Admission Requirements

Students who meet the standard eligibility requirement for accelerated programs should consult with their advisor and work on an individual plan of study to submit with the Change of Curriculum form.

Degree Requirements

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Students not participating in co-op will take one additional credit of free elective instead of COOP 101.
All PSCI students are on the spring/summer co-op cycle.
COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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See Core Curriculum List for complete list of course options.

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See political science course list.

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Approve Public Policy Electives must be approved by the PLCY program director and by the department offering the course.

Sample Plan of Study

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to takeCOOP 001 in place of COOP 101.