PROGRAMS | LIBERAL ARTS PATHWAYS
Political Science Pathway
Political science explores how people make collective decisions, how institutions respond to public needs, and how ideas become laws, policies, and movements. If you are curious about leadership, government, law, public service, or the forces shaping current events, the Political Science Pathway at Lake Region State College gives you a strong place to begin.
Start Here. Grow Here. Go Anywhere.
From your first semester through transfer, you’ll work with faculty advisors who help you stay on track, explore your interests, and prepare for what comes next.
Understand Power. Examine Policy. Engage the World.
Political science is more than elections or political parities. It's about learning how to:
- Examine how governments, institutions, and communities make decisions
- Evaluate completing ideas, evidence, and public policy
- Understand political behavior, civic participation, and social change
- Communicate clearly about complex and sometimes contested issues
- Connect local concerns with national and global developments
These habits of mind begin in the classroom and grow through every question you investigate, position you consider, and issue you learn to understand more fully.
Interested in this Pathway?
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact LRSC to get more information about this Pathway and your next steps.
Associate of Science with a Political Science Transfer Pathway
Build a Foundation for What Comes Next
The Political Science Pathway provides a structured route toward an associate degree while helping you build the critical thinking, research, writing, communication, and civic reasoning skills needed for transfer into a bachelor’s program.
You will complete the broad requirements of the associate degree while beginning coursework that supports the study of government, public policy, history, economics, society, and the law. Depending on your goals and course availability, your pathway may include study in Political Science, History, Economics, Sociology, Communication, Philosophy, and related fields.
Government & Public Policy
Explore public policy, public administration, government, legislative affairs, and other paths focused on how communities and institutions work.
Law & International Relations
Build a foundation for law and pre-law studies, international relations, diplomacy, and related fields.
Leadership & Civic Engagement
Prepare for opportunities in community leadership, advocacy, campaigns, civic engagement, research, education, and public service.
Think Beyond the Headlines
Every law, policy, election, and public debate begins with people asking what should change, what should endure, and how communities can move forward. At LRSC, you will build the knowledge, confidence, and perspective to look beyond the headlines, understand the issues, and take your place in the conversations shaping our future.
Admission Info
We welcome students from all backgrounds who are looking for a supportive learning environment focused on service, guidance, and student success.
Get started with the admission process →
Tuition & Costs
LRSC offers financial aid opportunities to help make college more affordable. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.
We are here to help you understand your options and plan in a way that works for you.
Cost & Aid → Scholarships →
Ready to Get Started?
Your perspective can make a difference. Start building yours at LRSC.