Overview
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Why Minor in Politics at PBA?
Develop an understanding of political institutions, government, political thought, and international relations through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Politics minor. Students examine the historical and theoretical foundations of political life while exploring current and emerging challenges to freedom, constitutional government, and the international order.
- Founded in Christ: Examine politics, government, and public life through a Christian liberal arts perspective.
- Constitutional Foundations: Explore American government, political thought, constitutional order, and the principles that shape political institutions.
- Global Perspective: Study international relations, world politics, and the political forces shaping an interconnected world.
- Career Preparation: Strengthen analytical, communication, research, and critical-thinking skills applicable to government, law, public policy, international affairs, and related fields.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Politics minor develop an understanding of political institutions, ideas, and international affairs while strengthening analytical, research, and communication skills.
Students learn to:
- Understand American government and political institutions
- Examine major traditions of political thought
- Analyze constitutional government and political order
- Explore international relations and world politics
- Evaluate contemporary political and public-policy issues
- Develop research, writing, and analytical skills
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
Politics students benefit from collaborative classrooms, research resources, and learning environments that encourage discussion, analysis, and engagement with contemporary political issues. Students can extend their learning through research, internships, educational travel, and other experiential opportunities, including analyzing polling data, working with political campaigns, and exploring government, public policy, and related fields.
Common Major Pairings
A Politics minor complements majors that benefit from an understanding of government, public policy, political institutions, and international affairs. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
