Bachelor of Arts in Politics

University of San Francisco

Study politics with experts. Join a community of learners. Explore the systems and structures of power, from governments to nongovernmental organizations to social media. True to the university’s mission, pursue peace, justice, economic development, and human rights both at home and abroad. Explore government structures and processes as well as other key sites of political activity, from nongovernmental organizations to social media. Students will-Master and critically analyze key political concepts, systems, and institutions in global, national and local contextsDemonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate and defend a thesis in written and oral formDesign, implement and communicate original researchDevelop skills in collective deliberation, through collaboration and engaging diverse viewpointsExamine the relationship between the theories and practices of politics through structured service learning opportunities.