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Political Science

Political science is the study of systems of government; the analysis of political activity and behavior. Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Our political science program offers political science for transfer (AA-T) degrees, and social and behavioral sciences associate's degrees and certificates.

Norco College student Valerie Cruz was selected as the 2024 Student of Distinction in the discipline of Political Science. She was nominated by Professor Sandra Popiden. Hear from Valerie on why she chose Political Science as her major and her experience at Norco College.

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Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.

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Career options for students who get a degree in political science include: lawyer, judge, paralegal, planner, lobbyist, political consultant, government official, and many more options! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!

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