Political Science

Why Study Political Science at Motlow?

Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels. It entails understanding political ideas, ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior, as well as groups, classes, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war.

A background in political science is valuable for citizenship and political action, as well as for future careers in government, law, business, media, or public service.

Motlow students can obtain either an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. This is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) degree. TTPs enable you to complete your degree at Motlow and then seamlessly transfer to any Tennessee public, and many private, universities to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Regardless of the career you eventually pursue, a political science degree helps you be an informed, engaged citizen of your community.

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Have you chosen a major? Is there a program of study that inspires you? Do you have your heart set on a particular degree? Motlow is here to help you find your future and craft a great career.

Start by choosing the credentials you want. Motlow offers:

Short-term certifications,
One-year diplomas,
2-year associates degrees,
Associates degrees with embedded micro-credentials, and
Pathways to numerous bachelor degrees with majors in hundreds of programs. We have many additional articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution
We have articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution.

Use our program finder to explore all of the possibilities. Visit our transfer & articulations page to learn more about our partnerships with other universities. Explore your interests and aptitudes with our free YouScience tool.

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With an advanced degree, political science majors can earn $150K per year.

Career Opportunities

Government, Law, and Non-profit ($30-150k/year)
Business and Financial Services ($50-100k/year)
Consulting ($50-100k/year)
Communications, Marketing and Media ($40-75k/year)
Teaching ($40-75k/year)
Technology ($30-150k/year)

Practical Experience

Fundamental communications skills
U.S. history with an emphasis on political, economic, diplomatic, and social development
Features of American government, including constitutional principles and the structure and functions of the three branches
Functions of state and local government
Social, political, religious, economic, and cultural development of World civilization
Organizing, preparing, and delivering speeches
Study of the complexities of our constitutional principles
Examination of the policies, structure, and function of our local government with special emphasis on the State of Tennessee