The Political Science program at Lewis University provides students with a deep understanding of government and politics at all levels. Upon graduation, students will have the necessary critical thinking skills, written and communication skills, ability to empathize with different points of view, and understand how important politics truly is to our American and global landscape.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Political Science majors at Lewis have landed internships in the Chicago metropolitan area, Springfield, IL and Washington, D.C. working in the White House, State Department and for various members of Congress. By working alongside government administrators, policy makers, interest groups and political campaigns, students receive powerful insight into the real world of politics.
SERVICE LEARNING OPTION
Political Science majors can turn theory into practice in one of Lewis’ 20-hour service learning courses. Students boost their resumes by helping their communities and getting real-world experience and insight into potential career paths upon graduation.
APPLY POLITICAL CONCEPTS TO 21ST CENTURY JOB MARKETS
Lewis offers a new Computer Science + Political Science (CS+Political Science) degree program in which students explore the impact of data and computation on citizens’ understandings of politics and public policy. Upon program completion, students will be able to recommend ways that political and government organizations can leverage computer technology to support the services they provide to their communities.
SAMPLE COURSES
American National Government
Comparative Government
Western Political Thought
Parties and Interest Groups in America
Students may also be interested in the Political Science minor or Political Science minor for Business Majors options.
CAREER AREAS
Politics and Political Campaigns
Journalism/Political Correspondence
Public Affairs
Law
Activism
Non-Profit Organizations
Corporations
Lobbyism
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Education and Social Sciences
Lewis University,
One University Parkway,
ROMEOVILLE,
Illinois,
60446, United States
Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school with a combination of grade point average, class rank, and ACT or SAT score which indicates a strong likelihood of success in university studies.
Applicants must have accumulated 18 high school units. Three of those units should be in English; the remaining 15 units should be chosen from a college preparatory curriculum.
English Proficiency Exams
IELTS - Minimum 6.5; TOEFL IBT - Minimum 79; PTE-A - Minimum 52; Duolingo Academic - Minimum 105.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Lewis University places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes and a personalized teaching approach.
