Baylor的政治学专业的学生了解美国的政治历史和制度，研究从建国到最高法院最新判决的宪法发展，掌握严格的政治分析技术，研究世界范围内政治变革的成因和影响，并调查伟大哲学家（例如柏拉图，亚里士多德，霍布斯和洛克）的著作。从历史和哲学分析到统计分析，我们的学生带来多种方法来理解政治世界。该计划面向想要了解政治，成为有效公民并有所作为的学生。我们提供该学科所有主要子领域的课程：美国政治，比较政治，国际关系，公共管理，政治理论，公共政策和公共法。学生必须参加四个子领域的入门课程以及另外的3000和4000级课程
Political Science students learn about American political history and institutions, study constitutional law from the founding era to the latest Supreme Court decision, master the techniques of political analysis and examine political change worldwide. Many courses will facilitate the opportunity for students to survey the writings of great philosophers. Available courses include:<br><br>American State and Local Government<br>Minority and Ethnic Group Politics<br>Campaigns and Elections<br>Urban Political Processes<br>Comparative Politics<br>Students interested in international studies and politics have the option of participating in competitions including Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States and Undergraduate Moot Court. These competitions give students an opportunity to witness and practice what they learn in the classroom.<br><br>Political Science is one of the most popular majors for students interested in law school. Baylor's Department of Political Science offers a pre-law track for political science majors. We offer a range of courses that deal with many of the most important issues that lawyers and jurists confront in their careers, from criminal justice, constitutional law, public policy and the courts and international law. Students from any discipline may also choose to pursue a minor in Criminal Justice.