Liberal Studies, B.A. with a Political Science Concentration

The Liberal Studies major at Maryville University is a multidisciplinary program that provides for special interests and individualized programs of study.  Political Science is an ideal Liberal Studies program. Political Science at Maryville offers a variety of approaches to understanding government. Students study the institutions, processes and policies of American and foreign political systems. Courses in international relations, political philosophy and contemporary political problems are presented, as are classes in world and national political history. It is also a requirement that students choose a minor.

Liberal Studies students will be required to establish and maintain portfolios documenting their activities and coursework in fulfillment of their liberal studies major. The presentation of this portfolio to the student’s Liberal Studies Committee is a requirement for graduation as a Liberal Studies major.

Students enrolled in this program are encouraged to take full advantage of Maryville’s consortium agreement with other schools. A semester abroad and other exchange and internship opportunities also may represent options for students pursuing the liberal studies major. For more information on the study abroad program, see Maryville’s Study Abroad program.