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Political Science

Earn easily transferable social science credits in political science classes at Chemeketa.

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Why choose Political Science?

Earning political science credits at Chemeketa count toward your degree or certificate and are often easily transferable to other schools. Taking these classes at Chemeketa can reduce the overall cost of your college tuition.

What will you learn?

Political science is more than just the study of Republicans and Democrats. At Chemeketa, you will have opportunities to examine different political systems, the cultures that gave birth to them and the forces the drive them today. You can also learn about modern day political conflicts and the potential paths to resolving them.

What will you do?

Studying political science can lead to a wide variety of career opportunities, including –

  • Government and advocacy
  • Law careers
  • Lobbyist professions
  • International relations
  • Teaching
  • Journalism