Degrees and Programs

The Political Science, Public Administration, and Philosophy Department at USI offers bachelor’s degrees in political science and philosophy and a master’s in public administration.

Students pursue a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. The latter, requires 12 hours in a non-English language or demonstration of foreign language proficiency at that level of study.

Political science majors may choose between two concentrations of study, Government, Law, and Diplomacy and Public and Nonprofit Administration.

View current class schedules.

Major
Name	Hours	Courses	Checksheet
Philosophy	30
Political Science
Political Science, Government, Law and Diplomacy Concentration	39
Political Science, Public and Nonprofit Administration Concentration	39

Minor
Name	Hours	Courses	Checksheet
Cognitive Science	18
Legal Studies	21
Philosophy	18
Political Science	18
Pre-Law	21
Public and Nonprofit Administration	18
Religious Studies	18

Master's
Name	Hours	Courses	Checksheet
Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Dual Degree	85
Public Administration	36
Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration Emphasis	36
Public Administration, Public Sector Administration Emphasis	36
Public Administration, 4+1 Option	36

Graduate Certificate
Name	Hours	Courses	Checksheet
Nonprofit Administration Certificate (graduate)	12
Public Administration Certificate (graduate)	12

Core 39
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, undergraduate students must complete the University Core 39. Our core provides the foundation for all baccalaureate degrees at the University of Southern Indiana. A university education prepares individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community by helping students acquire both discipline-specific competence and broader knowledge and skills that reach across disciplines. View the classes included in Core 39 or talk to your advisor for more information.